Editorials Questioning the double standard in missile reporting
An editorial questions why the press and governments show less anger at a Soviet cruise missile misfire in Finland than they would at a NATO incident. It criticizes selective outrage, U S arms policy scrutiny, NASA secrecy, and perceived pro Soviet bias in public discourse.
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Soviet Union
Finland
NATO
United States
Congress
Europe
Kremlin
Uncle Sam
Afghanistan
NASA
Ball boy role at KU games should model conduct
The piece argues ball boys and girls at Kansas University games should avoid distracting free throwers with arm waving towels or signs. It notes such behavior reflects the university and should be corrected, urging better sportsmanship and a learning example for the students involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas University
Allen Fieldhouse
Letters to the Editor on manners in schools
Mrs. W P Grantham argues in the Journal World letter that courtesy and proper behavior are taught by example at home and reinforced in schools. She praises Lawrence teachers for their respectful climate and stresses that business standards demand good manners for student success.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Grant
Enoch
Public Forum
W.P. Grantham
U S boosts South African uranium amid Reagan era ties
A Nuclear Control Institute report says U S utilities buy uranium from South Africa and Namibia fueling Pretoria's rule. DOE exports and licenses rise under Reagan, with enriched uranium once warehoused and two firms named Maine Yankee Power and Northern States Power Co. involved. the piece notes broader political and budget concerns.
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Washington
South Africa
U.S
Nuclear Control Institute
Namibia
Pretoria
United States
Energy Department
Rossing
United Nations
Institute
South
DOE
Maine Yankee Power Co
Northern States Power Co
Minnesota
Mairie Yankee
Northern States
Exxon
Gasoline tax reform urged to cut deficit and debt burden
The article argues for a combined gasoline tax and crude oil import fee to raise about 50 billion dollars annually, arguing it would curb imports, support smaller fuel efficient cars, and help debtors in developing nations by lowering interest pressures. It notes opposition from Reagan and calls for extending Third World loans to ease repayment burdens, with Argentina and Mexico cited as examples of debt and austerity impacts.
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Washington
99Th Congress
Reagan
OPEC
U.S
Mexico
Nigeria
Venezuela
Congress
Argentina
Latin America
Brazil
Felix Rohatyn
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Journal World publication details and pricing notes
The entry lists staff names and roles including Dolph Simons Jr and Sr, Ralph Gage, Bill Moyer, Robert Nordyke, Allen Torrey, Ed Schulte, Denno Wiley, Keith Wood, Dallas Delan, and mentions WC Simons with publication dates 1891 to 1952. It notes World Company publishing daily from Sixth and New Hampshire Streets in Lawrence, Kansas, with subscription rates by carrier and mail, USPS 306-520, and addresses for changes and Bureau memberships.
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Dolph C. Simons Jr
Dolph Simons Sr
Ralph Gage
Bill Moyer
Robert Nordyke Allen Torrey
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Ed Schulte
Adv
Denno Wiley
Keith Wood
Dallas
WC. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Ron
Douglas
Kansas
Kansas City
United States
OPEC price war proposal to curb free trade dangers
In a bold plan, a White House strategy urges President Reagan to press OPEC into compliance to restore free trade. It argues oil price manipulation fuels inflation, calls for increased US supply and deregulation, and favors penalties on imports to shrink the deficit while pressuring oil nations. The piece frames OPEC as a cartel to be defeated by policy and market pressure.
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Charlie
Geneva
OPEC
Nigeria
Norway
Britain
Saudi Arabia
Sheik Yamani
Algeria
Soviet Union
Western Europe
United States
Mexico
Canada
Lawrence Goldmantz
Lee Iacocca
Ford
Gary Hart
U.S
Bogant
White House
Reagan
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William Safire
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