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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1978
Page
3
Journal-World editorials warn that the city faces gigantic costs for spring street repairs after a brutal winter. With only 12 days above freezing since January 1 1978 and repeated subfreezing stretches, extensive pothole damage, bent rims, and ongoing cold, wet conditions threaten to drain reserves and force budget shifts to cover the needed repairs.
The piece quotes Rep. Benjamin Rosenthal and FTC chair Michael Pertschuk on consumerism. Rosenthal calls for another scandal to mobilize buyers, while Pertschuk recalls the Nixon era as easier to provoke outrage. The text argues consumers may now be more alert and self-reliant, reducing need for watchdogs.
An alumnus Maj Anastasio Somoza Portocarrero, eldest son of Nicaragua's dictator, faces scrutiny as opposition presses claim he led attacks on protesters. Somoza defends himself as shy and misrepresented, while Harvard magazines show little interest in spotlighting him.
The piece notes banks feared losses from loans to less developed countries LDCs amid rising energy costs and weak fiscal management. By 1976 the owed total dropped from 40 billion to 26 billion and possibly 22 billion in 1977 as LDCs repaid early. Countries like Mexico Brazil Korea Taiwan and Argentina showed improvements, easing bankers' concerns.
The piece details a lengthy White House 8,000 word denial package about an aide Hamilton Jordan after a gossip item alleging an aide dumped a drink. It covers internal proceedings, the bartender interview, and the counsel’s questions revealing the press secretary’s shaky response and the personal strain on Jordan.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak analyze how Carter's plan to sell 60 F-15 fighters to Saudi Arabia could strain U S Israel relations and jeopardize Mideast peace as Begin resists expanding the U S Saudi link. The piece notes Israel fears shifting Washington support toward oil-rich Saudi Arabia and positions within Congress.
In 1968, after nearly three hours, the City Planning Commission deadlocked 3-3 on rezoning 41.5 acres from single family to multiple family use between Arkansas and Ousdahl Road, forcing the City Commission to decide without a firm planning recommendation.
The Journal World details its publication history from 1891 to 1952 with editor W C Simona and notes its Lawrence Kansas base at Sixth and New Hampshire. It lists subscription rates by car and mail for Douglas County and surrounding areas, other Kansas counties, and nationwide, along with postpaid status and AP and ABC memberships.
Letters to the Journal-World critique Douglas County Jail negligence in Len nie Johnson's death. A reader laments probate code costs and attorney fees, urging reform. Another letter condemns Anwar Sadat's Cyprus events and Middle East policy, arguing his actions worsen conflict and harm Palestinians. Shawkat Hammoudeh, Lawrence. Harold Gill, Perry. Ken Campbell, Kansas City area.
Washington reports a new wind in U S policy as President Carter and State Department officials push human rights in military aid. The Pentagon previously backed Latin American generals via trained advisers and arms sales, but officials say aid now screens for rights abuses. Maj Gen Cavazos warned Uruguay, while Gen McAuliffe, son of the WW II hero, directs Southern Command actions.
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