Labor unions clash with Ford over veto on picketing rule
The Ford veto of a bill expanding union picketing rights sparks sharp blasts from AFL CIO President Meany and Teamsters Chief Fitzsimmons. GOP leaders warn labor may abandon Ford, while many workers plan to vote independently in a presidential race seen as pivotal for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Teamsters
Frank Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Afl-Cio
George Meany
National Committee
GOP
Jimmy Hoffa
Richard Nixon
Parole Release Draws Fire After Rape and Robbery Case
A 19-year-old man paroled from a work-release program in Johnson County faces felony charges for rape aggravated robbery aggravated sodomy and auto theft after a high speed chase and injury following his latest release The case draws district attorney Margaret Jordans opposition to parole while defense counsel argued the prior rape showed limited violence and the man had reformed The incident involved a babysitter and raises questions about recidivism and parole practices in the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
Margaret Jordan
Crawford
Oil warnings rise as Ford energy bill shifts industry
Washington oil executives warn of rising foreign dependence and a maintenance mood. They cite four signals including using old oil to import higher priced foreign oil, shutting low grade Californian offshore production, and Phillips buying European refineries to boost overseas profits amid new government controls.
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Washington
Ford
White House
Steven
Mr. Ford
California
Wilmington
Federal Energy Administration
FEA
Phillips
Atom-age morality and the Cuba question in nuclear policy
A analysis questions whether nuclear age constraints change war ethics. It critiques CIA assassination proposals for Lumumba and Castro, noting Castro’s provocations and Monroe Doctrine violations. It argues war avoidance with limited options or massive action, and contrasts traditional unthinkable with possible remedies.
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CIA
Senate
Patrice Lumumba
Fidel Castro
Lumumba
United States
Castro
Cuba
Congress
Korea
Vietnam
Adm
Yamamoto
Hitler
Uganda
China policy stalemate dominates U S China trade outlook
Christopher Phillips of the National Council for U S China Trade presses for progress toward full recognition and refreshed ties with China while weighing limited moves on defense exports to signal mutual interests. He cautions against Soviet containment threats and notes potential gains in trade by 1985.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Christopher Phillips
People’s Republic of China
Shanghai
Phillips
United States
National Council For
China
United Nations
Soviet Union
Public service vs profit in the postal system debate
Tom Cawley of Lawrence argues the postal service should remain a government-backed public utility not a profit driven venture. He cites reliability in local deliveries and international correspondence, questions private delivery costs, franking subsidies, and compares with military spending in defense of a non profit model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
U.S. Treasury
Postal Department
Lawrence Post Office
Lawrence
North Lawrence
Hong Kong
Tom Cawley
Rt. 4
Progressive education critic sparks local debate on social drinking
Local residents and school officials ridiculed Harvard educator Morris Chafetz for proposing school taught social drinking techniques to prepare youth for alcohol influence. Widespread laughter and skepticism followed from community members including school board member Mrs. Ethan Allen. The year also saw Lawrence Memorial Hospital near expansion, Sigma Xi members elected, and a Kansas basketball win over Iowa State.
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Harvard
Morris Chafetz
Ethan Allen
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Rodger Johnson
Dwight Metzler
Kansas State Board of Health
Sigma Xi
Bette Davis
Anne Baxter
Associated Press
Frank Garrett
Overbrook
Legislative Wives Assn
Topeka
The World daily at Lawrence Kansas established 1854
The World newspaper in Lawrence Kansas operated by The World Company lists staff positions including Dolph C Simons Jr as President Publisher and Dolph Simons Sr. along with Editor Bill Mayer and Ralph Gage as Executive Editor. It notes circulation rates by carrier and mail and claims AP and ABC memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Dolph Simons Sr
Bill Mayer
Ceva
Ralph Gage
Ic Lee Y Eee
Jack Starkey
C Cues
Leo Eller
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
Kansas
Kansas City
United States
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Machiavellian scheme to fund foreign parties via CIA
A speculative dialogue discusses CIA funding of Italian parties including a plan to back the Italian Communist Party to undermine rival groups. It questions detente implications and uses a covert briefing to trigger widespread press fallout and public denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giulio Machiavelli
Italy
Christian Democrats
Italian Communist Party
Machiavelli
CIA
Communist Party
KGB
Central Intelligence Agency
William Colby
Congressional
Washington
White House
Prohibition Amendment Takes Effect On This Day In 1920
On this day in 1920 the 18th Amendment took effect legalizing Prohibition. Other noted events include France recognizing U S independence in 1778 and Brazil becoming a kingdom in 1816. Birthdays include Ethel Merman and A J Foyt.
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U. S
France
U.S
Portugal
Brazil
Congress
Hawaii
Carole Lombard
Las Vegas
New
Dwight Eisenhower
London
Aguiyi
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Amin
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Tel Aviv
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Jerry
the Postal Service
Old Home Town
Iowa State
Wilson Counts
Baldwin
Farm Bureau
Charles Banning
E. G. Haverstock
Lone Star Lake
Journal- World
Ironsi
Nigeria
U.S. Commerce Department
Ethel Merman
A.J. Foytis
George Bernard Shaw
New Jersey
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