Carter Greets Lopez Portillo in Warm U S Mexico Ties Push
President Carter welcomed Mexican President Jose Lopez Portillo on the South Lawn in a ceremony signaling closer ties. He pledged to go beyond routine diplomacy to tackle economic issues and to maintain personal and official collaboration between the two nations. Lopez Portillo, speaking in Spanish, called for strong friendship and joint problem solving as the two leaders discussed energy aid and shared concerns.
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Carter
Jose Lopez Portillo
South Lawn
Lopez Portillo
Mexico
United States
U.S
Army
White House
Voter Registration Window for March 8 Primary
Citizens may register to vote in the March 8 primary from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday at the Douglas County clerk's office in the courthouse. Registration closes at 9 p.m. Tuesday. Lawrence voters may also register in the city clerk’s office at city hall during regular hours through Tuesday.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
City Hall
New Rochelle gunman in Nazi uniform kills five police hostage crisis
Fred Cowan wearing a Nazi stormtrooper uniform stormed the Neptune Moving Co warehouse in New Rochelle and opened fire, killing at least five people including Officer Allen McLeod. He took hostages and remained holed up, while police negotiators sought contact and a peaceful resolution.
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New Rochelle
N.Y
Adolf Hitler
Fred Cowan
Neptune Moving Co
William Hegarty
Hegarty
Clynt Wynant
Cowan
Wynant
Allen McLeod
Larchmont
Group urges price control of food crop
A Washington based research group calls for tighter government control of food crop supply to curb inflation and protect budgets for low and middle income families. The Exploratory Project for Economic Alternatives proposes subsidies for small and medium farmers, expanded supply management, and sanctions on cash crop abroad projects to promote self sufficiency.
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Washington
Project For Economic Alternatives
United States
Joe Belden
Gregg Forte
Gar Alperovitz
Jeff Faux
U.S
Bill proposes accessibility standards for polling places in Kansas
A Kansas bill by Rep. James Slattery would require voting sites to meet accessibility standards including 29 inch doorways and curb cuts or ramps. It would allow exemptions if no suitable alternatives exist, while Douglas County officials caution on feasibility and rural shortages of polling locations.
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Kansas
Douglas County
James Slattery
Topeka
Slattery
Delbert Mathia
Mathia
Schaake
Colder Weather on Index Page 14 Update
Weather brief notes colder conditions across the region with a push of arctic air. NOAA forecasts chilly highs in the 30s and lows near 20s through the week as winds ease and skies clear.
Lawrence LEA Prepares 1977 78 Master Agreement Proposals
The Lawrence Education Assn plans to present its 1977 78 master agreement proposals to District 497 negotiators. Spokesman Tony Gauthier notes a moderate salary increase, fringe benefits including health insurance, and program improvements. A possible referendum is mentioned but not proposed.
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Lawrence Education Assn
LEA
Tony Gauthier
Lawrence High School
Gauthier
Darrell Ward
Ward
Kansas
Cold snap grips Lawrence with 30s and snow showers
Area shivers under cloudy skies as Lawrence faces a brief return to cold with highs in the 30s and an overnight low near 31. A cold front from the north drives gusty winds up to 45 mph and light snow showers are possible in northwest Kansas tonight.
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Lawrence
Kansas
National Weather Service
Valentine’s Day Ads Featured in Love in Corner Section
The Journal-World presents a Valentine special in the classified Love in Corner on page 22. Ads range from sublime to humorous, reflecting sentiment and its absence in readers’ messages.
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Journal-World
Low cost date insurance for courteous drivers
Gene Doane Agency at 824 Maas offers affordable car insurance aimed at courteous drivers. The notice promotes low premiums and friendly service for regional motorists seeking reliable coverage.
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Gene Doane Agency
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