Editorial on freeing government programs and rising costs
The piece critiques Reagan era spending cuts by arguing government aid expands via bureaucracy. It cites school lunches and food stamps as examples of growth, compares costs from 1970 to present, and warns of universal free benefits if Congress does not curb graft and waste. It questions if Congress will follow Reagan toward common-sense cuts.
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Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Congress
U.S. Treasury
U S Work Week Shortest in the World
The United States has the shortest work week among major nations at 35.6 hours per week according to the International Labor Organization. Japan averages 40.7 hours, West Germany 41.9, Britain 44, Switzerland 44.5, and South Korea 50.5 hours. The report links longer hours to higher costs and slower productivity, suggesting competing economies gain in trade by hard work.
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United States
International Labor Organization
Japan
West Germany
Britain
Switzerland
South Korea
U.S
Local Life and Politics in Lawrence and Kansas News
Slushy streets from a five inch melt meet Western Kansas haylifts aiding cattle isolated by winter. Lawrence weighs auxiliary police plans amid doubts of abuse. Welfare advisory board forms to guide decisions as county officials manage a growing program. Rees Jackman ends reelection bid due to business. KU Engineering enrollment rises twelve percent to 1,824 students as program expands. Haskell High dominates Jayhawk League basketball 1955-56, Lawrence’s Lions beat Topeka 29-26 with Junius Penny key scorer. Kansas Young Republicans name delegates to Des Moines National Convention including Don Hults and others.
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Kansas
Lawrence
KU School of Engineering
U.S
Charles Baer
Haskell High School
Tony Coffin
Jayhawk
Today in History February 25 1981 notes highlights
On February 25 various historical milestones are listed including the 16th Amendment grants Congress authority to levy income taxes in 1913 and Oregon’s 1919 gasoline tax. The notice marks Khrushchev’s Stalin denunciation in 1956 and Nixon’s 1969 world report.
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Congress
George Washington
Oregon
Virgin Islands
United States
Nikita Khruschev
Joseph Stalin
Waste, fraud and theft: Why reluctance to act
A critical look at federal audits shows mid level bureaucrats avoid chasing overpayments and misused funds across agencies. Examples include NASA $300 thousand to $2 million potential recovery, Philadelphia Get Set Day Care $478,000 and HUD South Bend nearly $100,000 plus more subsidies, plus CSA Florida $298,416 questioned. A GAO tally finds billions owed and Brooks plans hearings, while incentives discourage pursuit of misspent money. Also a World War I cover up tale from USS Mount Vernon recounts a naval espionage incident.
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Agriculture Department
Agriculture
Health and Human Services Department
Philadelphia
Food Service
GAO
Housing and Urban Development
South Bend
Ind
Fulton County
Community Services Administration
Florida Department of Community Affairs
CSA
Florida Department
Jack Brooks
Dtexas
Government Operations Committee
Brooks
Tony Capaccio
William Callahan
North Adams
Mass
Callahan
Mount Vernon
New York
France
Montefiore Judelshohn
Judelshohn
State Department
Newton D. Baker
U.S
Berne
Switzerland
Ashley Herman Robertson
Journal World newspaper corporate and subscription details
The Journal World announces its 100 year plus history with editor W C Simons. It lists publication details at Sixth and New Hampshire in Lawrence Kansas 66044. Subscription rates vary by delivery method and region including carrier four weeks 3.75 yearly options 29.90 in Douglas and nearby counties and 36.40 in other Kansas areas 46.45 elsewhere. Postage and audit bureau memberships are noted along with a P O Box address for changes.
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the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
Kansas
Kansas City
United States
Reagan tax cut favors rich, spurs debate on savings
The proposed Reagan tax reduction would heavily favor upper brackets while offering about 80 percent of benefits to individuals and 20 percent to corporations. Critics warn the plan may boost consumption and inflation, while supporters argue it will stimulate saving and investment. New Commerce figures suggest higher investment and sav ings than prior estimates, urging careful congressional scrutiny before passage.
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New York
Reagan
Treasury
Donald M. Regan
Henry Reuss
Wisconsin
Capitol Hill
Stockman
Department of Commerce
Department
Commerce Department
Congress
House
Two-cent gas tax proposal nixed in Reagan era policy row
Washington reports that a two-cent per gallon federal gas tax proposal from budget director David Stockman and Transportation Secretary Drew Lewis was quickly rejected as not policy. The article traces tax policy debates, tax expenditures, and the oil depletion allowance drama under President Reagan, noting internal Cabinet clashes and the removal of certain measures.
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Washington
Martin Anderson
Reagan
David Stockman
Transportation
Drew Lewis
Anderson
Uncle Sam
OMB
New York City
Lewis Lehrman
Stockman
Lehrman
James Waat
Carter
Who's going to pay for downtown renovation
Letters to the editor argue against city funding for a downtown shopping mall. Mary Ann Kieffer from Santa Fe says the project should be financed by private business, not taxpayers, and cautions that public beautification could raise inflation and burden homeowners.
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Journal-World
Massachusetts
Tom Sawyer
Mary Ann Kieffer
Santa Fe
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Journal- World
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Dolph Simons Sr
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Bill Mayer
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Eee
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Donna Wiley
Jack Starkey
Askewe
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Keith Wood
Regan
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Joseph Clark
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Margaret Thatcher
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