Army recruitment promises in suit could change US enlistment
Journal-World editors note a class-action against the Army for promising prestigious training and assignments that were not delivered. Archibald Montgomery IV, Penn graduate and Rhodes nominee, joins others alleging breach of contract after enlistment in 1975. The suit, if successful, may reshape recruiting practices for all U.S. military services.
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United States
Army
Archibald Roger Montgomery IV
Pennsylvania University
Alaska
Montgomery
Congress names holidays to hide vacations
The House redefines breaks as Washington work periods and district work periods. Lawmakers will still have time off, but the terms shift to reduce heat from constituents. The change includes phrases like Yuletide district work periods replacing Christmas vacations.
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U.S. Congress
House
Washington
Yuletide District
Gun control debate argued with cool analysis and wit
The essay by B Bruce-Briggs in The Public Interest argues there is little link between gun control and crime reduction. It challenges common beliefs using regional, cultural, and global examples, notes self defense reasons for gun ownership, and mocks psychoanalytic theories, urging a nuanced approach to curb violence.
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England
Great Britain
Ulster
Switzerland
Japan
President Carter faces a wary nation in inauguration analysis
Inauguration day reflection frames Carter as a cautious reformer with a blend of old farm roots and nuclear expertise. Analysts foresee regional redistribution and federal restraint as central tests, noting the nation’s ambivalence and hopes for unity amid political divergence.
Can new leader be muscled
The piece views President Carter as possibly pliable to congressional pressure despite a tough campaign image. It notes key appointments like Schneiders and Sorensen faced quick pushback, signaling Capitol Hill readiness to test Carter’s resolve and muscle.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Sorensen
Capitol
Carter
House
Theodore C. Sorensen
CIA
Capitol Hill
Schneiders
Kansas legislature offers toll free call line in Topeka
A toll free number 1-800-432-3924 has been established for Kansas residents to contact their legislators in Topeka. Callers can request a specific representative or senator or leave a callback message for the lawmaker.
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Kansas
Topeka
Journal World Staff Notice Details
The Journal World of Lawrence Kansas lists its leadership including President Publisher Editor Dolph C Simons Jr and Ralph Gage as Executive Editor. It notes established in 1854 and published daily except Sunday by The World Company with contact at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets and subscription rates by carrier or mail across various regions.
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W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
Kansas
Kansas City
United States
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Booze Industry Seeks Secrecy on Additives in Alcohol
Justice Dept antitrust chief sides with liquor firms in fight to keep ingredients hidden from the public. FDA advocates disclosure as cobalt sulfate once poisoned beer, killing at least 50. ATF held labeling duties while FDA pressed for transparency. Judge Gordon ruled ATF has jurisdiction.
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Washington
Justice Dept
Antitrust
Donald G. Baker
Kentucky
Bourbon Country
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Owensboro
James Gordon
ATF
Richard Merrill
Gordon
Congress
Baker
Solicitor General
Ben Rosenthal
D.-N.y
House
Opposing ERA in Indiana and Kansas
Mrs Delpha Badger of Lawrence objects to the ERA after its Indiana ratification and a Georgia vote. She argues women would face taxation and drafting, worries about homemaker roles and federal spending, and notes bake sales and fundraisers to oppose the amendment.
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Jimmy Carter
Indiana
Georgia
Kansas
Delpha Badger
Rt. 2
Lawrence
Lawrence news notes on Sunflower Ordnance Works and local politics
After a year and a half of reactivation Sunflower Ordnance Works employed about 500 persons up from 280. One powder line was restored due to the Vietnam War. Over a third of workers live in Lawrence. John Riggins, star tailback from Centralia Kan, will attend Kansas University. He cites KU Missouri and Colorado as finalists and hopes to play with his brother in the future. In Lawrence only one candidate filed for city commission and no definite bids for three school board seats. Rev Dale Turner named outstanding young man by the Lawrence Jaycees with KU Chancellor Franklin Murphy as speaker. Harry Miller to head regional Boy Scouts. California fruit crop wiped out by bitter winter.
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Sunflower Ordnance Works
Otal
Lawrence
John Riggins
Centralia
Kan
Kansas University
Franklin Riggins Jr
Jayhawk
John
Missouri
Colorado
Junior
Ernie Pulliam
City Commission
Carl Althaus
Deal Six
James Paddock
James Farley
Roosevelt
Harry Miller
Kansas City
Boy Scouts
A.B. Woestemeyer
California
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Larry O'Brien
Nixon
Bronx
Scotland Yard
Arthur Schlesinger
Bruce-Briggs
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Dungarees
George Washington
Pompeii
Vesuvius
Deep South
Herbert Hoover
Chicago Tribune
Robert R. McCormick
Hoover
McCormick
By David S. Broder
Senate Finance Committee
Russell B. Long
Long
Treasury
Greg Schneiders
White House
Plains
Senate
Democrats
Walter F. Mondale
Mondale
Hamilton Jordan
NBC
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Abraham A. Ribicoff
D-Conn
Journal- World
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Dolph Simons Sr
Bill Mayer
Ralph Gage
Jack Starkey
Leo Eller
Avas
Morning
Mr. President
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Jornal-World
Old Home Town
Dale Turner
Plymouth Congregational Church
Lawrence Jaycees
Franklin Murphy
Dr. Murphy
KU Medical School
Deane Malott
Cornell
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