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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1976
Page
2
NASA Johnson Space Center researchers and Houston physicians, nutritionists and engineers spin off space food tech to create shelf stable, easy to prepare meals for elderly citizens living alone. The Meals Systems for the Elderly project aims for low cost, palatable multi meal packs deliverable by parcel post and compatible with existing meal programs.
The piece argues for evaluating aid programs to ensure impact and to cut aid to regimes that oppose U.S. interests. It contrasts this with past indiscriminate giving and notes Russia and China seeking influence as the Angola situation tests Congress limits on involvement.
Washington columnist George F. Will argues Sen. Charles Mathias Jr. could run for president with the William Tell Overture as a metaphorical theme. He notes Mathias’ cautious, independent stance, timing for a ballot bid, and skepticism about party primaries amid a shifting electorate.
A National Governors Conference survey finds state surpluses have vanished, forcing more tax hikes or cuts as governors implement belt tightening. Ford's budget touts local decision making yet lowers federal aid, increasing local burdens while federal grants rise only slightly. The gap widens between rhetoric and policy.
Tom Akin of Lawrence laments EPA and OSHA regulations and industry protections that raise costs and curb self management. He echoes Patrick Henry and declares a readiness to defend remaining freedoms, urging resistance to perceived overreach.
Ford's State of the Union remarks align with Reagan on tax cuts and local responsibility while warning against social programs paid by Congress. The piece analyzes fiscal reform, federal role in taxation, and potential Reagan countermeasures, noting the political maneuvering between two leaders.
On this date in 1942 American expeditionary forces arrived in Europe and were landed in Northern Ireland. The timeline also notes Sydney founded in 1788, Peru seceding in 1827, Michigan statehood in 1837, Louisiana secession in 1861, Shephard's Hotel burned in 1952, moon landing craft launch in 1962, and a Lyndon Johnson slum aid proposal from ten years prior.
Mrs. Kenneth A. Spencer and the Spencer Foundation announce a 2 million gift to the Kansas University Endowment Association to build the Kenneth and Helen Spencer Library on Mt. Oread. The donation marks the largest single gift to KU or any Kansas institution.
The Dow Jones industrial average has risen over 100 points this year yet investors remain cautious. Analysts compare the pattern to a fluctuating mountain range, noting seven peaks above 900 in ten years and six deep valleys, with the 1974 low at 577.60.
A near capacity crowd enjoyed the second Concerts for Young People program at Lawrence High School titled Red White Black and Blues. Carolyn Young produced and Ric Averill staged a multi era program tracing American folk music from 19th century ballads to modern jazz with performances by Charles Oldfather Willie Lenoir the Rosewood Trio and others. The final concert Feb 22 will feature Don Pasquale as an operatic finale.
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