Lawrence construction slows as 1980 recession bites local economy
Harris Construction Co in Lawrence built only three homes in 1980, down from prior years, signaling fallout from national slowdown. Officials warn 1981 may bring hardships unless interest rates fall, with unemployment rising, permits plummeting, and a shift toward commercial work while industrial park plans unfold.
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Bo Harris
Harris Construction Co
Lawrence
Harris
Glenn West
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Lear Fan debuts as future plane in Reno test flight
The Lear Fan, a lightweight twin-engine jet substitute with a single rear propeller, flew for 17 minutes north of Reno on New Year’s Day. Weighing 3950 pounds empty, it uses graphite epoxy for lightness and aims for 360 mph and 2300 mile range with eight seats. Production eyed for 1982 near Belfast, Northern Ireland, with 150 orders claimed.
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Ephoto
Lear
Reno
Nev
Reno, New
William P. Lear
Hank Beaird
LearAvia Corp
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Lapeka bonus ties to 1 millionth aluminum pound
Albert Miller of Rt. 1 Eudora and his children won a $100 surprise bonus after delivering the 1 millionth pound of aluminum in 1980 to Lapeka Inc Lawrence recycling center, the first year reaching 1 million pounds in a year. Lapeka has collected 5 million pounds since the program began a decade ago. The Miller family plans a Worlds of Fun trip in Kansas City using the funds. The recycling center is at 2711 Ore. Dutton Independent Insurance in Lawrence marked five years with Time Insurance Co Milwaukee as an independent agency led by Marshall Dutton, praised by Time VP W E Jordens as an exceptional Time representative. Long John Silver's manager Robert S. Jones at 1404 W 23rd was named manager of the year for Region IV, cited for leadership and planning. Jones joined the company in 1975, promoted in 1977 after managing a Merriam facility. He was chosen from 129 managers across several states for the Captain's Trophy Award.
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Albert
L. Miller
Rt. 1
Eudora
Lapeka, Inc
Lawrence
Lapeka
Coars
Miller
Worlds of Fuh
Kansas City
Dutton Independent Insurance of
Time Insurance Co
Milwaukee
Time
Marshall Dutton
W.E. Jordens
Dutton
Roberts. Jones
Long John Silver’s
Jones
Merriam
Arkansas
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Social Security tax hike to rise despite money problems
Washington reports a higher Social Security tax for workers and employers this year. Experts warn major deficits unlikely until the baby boom retires, with long term funding uncertain. Tax rate up from 6.13 to 6.65 percent and the wage base to 29700 dollars. Congress faced choices on revenue versus benefit cuts amid political sensitivity.
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Washington
Congress
Carter
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
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Gilchrist
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Torch” Lewis
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Region IV
H&r
IRS
Mass
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Sal, & Sun
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Journal World Office
Wee
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Edward B. Jones & Co
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Securitie Investor Protection Corporation
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