Optimistic view on world crises from Smissman Lecture
Sir Derek Barton 1969 Nobel laureate argues most global crises are imaginary or artificial. He cites nuclear war as real yet preventable, pollution as political not scientific, and oil prices as an artificial energy crisis. He urges international law and alternative energy while praising yeast-based food ideas.
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Ford's pledge to budget stirs critics in Congress
President Ford proposed a budget cap of 395 billion drawing Democratic opposition who warn it could slow recovery and cost hundreds of thousands of jobs. Republicans praised the sober tone and tax incentives to lure factories to high unemployment areas.
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Carter Holds Lead in Iowa Caucuses as Field Narrows
Former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter says he is tremendously encouraged by Iowa Democrats backing him in the first presidential contest. With 82 percent of precincts counted, Carter led with 27.7 percent of delegates, followed by Birch Bayh 13.3 percent and Fred Harris 10.1 percent.
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LMH Faces Costs in New Emergency Room Doctor Program
Lawrence Memorial Hospital reports the ER physician service costs about $22 an hour, with 108 weekly hours covered. Despite raising the ER charge from $8 to $10 plus a $15 on-duty fee, administration warns the program may not yet cover expenses and plans an audit after the first 90 days.
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Kissinger vows U S will not concede strategic edge to Soviets
Secretary of State Kissinger says the United States will never concede strategic superiority to the Soviet Union as new arms talks begin. He warns Moscow against intervention in Angola and stresses a balanced treaty to limit missiles and bombers through 1985.
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Douglas County plans March 1 start on Kaw River bridge replacement
Douglas County engineers and contractor Anderson Construction Co plan a March 1 start to replace the Kaw River bridge in Lawrence as part of an $11.75 million countywide replacement program. Preconstruction proceeds at steady pace while authorities seek Coast Guard and Corps clearances for a river ramp and line relocations affecting a KPL power feed to Bow ersock Dam.
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