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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1981
Page
1
In Atlanta about 150 volunteers searched abandoned buildings, vehicles and woods for clues to 15 missing or slain black children, as weekend forays hope to solve the cases. Organizers noted dwindling turnout since October when about 3,000 joined the efforts.
Ohio researchers at Ohio State University and Battelle Memorial Institute report a near perfected method to implant ceramic roots into jawbones. The socketlike design aims for bone integration and immobility before placing a core and crown. Current study shows about 75 percent success in three patients.
Duane Heist of Manheim and Robert Rummel of Lititz returned to Lancaster after 43 days of imprisonment in the Philippines. President Marcos ordered their release following charges of illegally smuggling explosives in a cargo of 10 Claymore mines from Electronics Systems International. About 75 family members, supporters, and reporters greeted them at Lancaster Airport.
Senator William Proxmire awards two federal agencies the Golden Fleece for January for spending 126,729 dollars to survey 19,782 high level employees about job satisfaction. He notes the average public employee earns about 41,000 dollars and calls the move utterly ridiculous.
Mostly sunny with high in the low to mid 30s today for the region. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight will be fair with a low in the upper teens. Monday looks partly cloudy with a high near 40.
Moscow reports threaten Poland’s Solidarity movement as the USSR warns of anti socialist forces and alleges subversive aims. Western diplomats cite a 50 50 chance of intervention while frontline troops and mobilization drills continue and Pentagon analysts note increased readiness near Poland.
Israel's Prime Minister Menachem Begin confronts a cabinet clash as 58,000 teachers press for wage raises backed by Education Minister Zevulun Hammer. Finance Minister Yigal Hurvitz threatens resignation if raises pass, risking a coalition split and possible new elections within 100 days.
U S president elect Reagan and Mexican President Jose Lopez Portillo plan a bridge meeting on the El Paso Juarez span. The session aims to ease Mexican concerns and establish rapport ahead of substantive talks on oil trade immigration and regional policy.
The Arctic blast from Canada plunged the Northeast into record subzero cold with readings as low as 38 below in New England and 80 below with wind chill. New York volunteers rushed to answer heat loss calls as car jump starts surged. Snow gripped the upper Ohio Valley while Alaska fog disrupted Pacific flights and a Seattle Phoenix game was canceled for travel reasons.
Washington AP reports Carter's 1977 staffing, sourcing outsiders as inside agitators, drew praise from reformers and public interest advocates. Sam Brown led ACTION while Joan Claybrook and Carol Tucker Foreman moved to safety, food, and consumer roles, with Gus Speth guiding the CEQ. Critics warn of limited power within established agencies, but supporters see long term governmental gains.
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