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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1981
Page
2
Editorial notes a string of disasters linked to Fridays from 1951 flood to 1974 Kansas City skywalk collapse and a recent June 19 tornado. It cites a fresh Friday storm causing crop and property damage, sending residents to shelters and tarnishing the day’s local image.
A year after a severe spell of 100 degree days Lawrence enjoys a milder, wetter summer with rainfall at normal or surplus levels. No 100 plus readings have occurred yet, marking a notable improvement over the 1981 heat record and drought. Weather contrasts with last year’s extreme heat and six inches drier conditions.
Gov Richard Snelling signed a bill ending Vermont 1968 policy that freed under 16s at 18 with no record. Law allows trials of youths as young as 10 in adult court for serious crimes and permits delinquency cases for murder regardless of age. The change followed the stabbing and assault of 12 year old Melissa Walbridge and related incidents.
Washington remarks by Vice President Bush praising Ferdinand Marcos as adhering to democratic principles drew sharp protests from critics who warned the toast could damage U S prestige. They note Marcos' elections were rigged and the regime drifted from democracy as he pursued power with Imelda's influence.
The 1972 era saw Ferdinand Marcos extend martial law and push a constitutional amendment raising presidential age to 50 to sideline opponent Benigno Aquino. Aquino, in exile, was allegedly targetted for arrest if he returned. Marcos pursued a vote to appear democratic while quelling dissent amid a faltering economy and foreign capital flight. The United States remained his staunch ally, though opponents staged demonstrations and some troops fired on protesters.
The Journal World presents its staff list with names Dolph C Simons Jr Dolph Simons Sr Ralph Gage Bill Mayer Robert Nordyke Allen Torrey Donna Wiley Jack Starkey Bruce Baker Keith Wood Dallas Dolan Joal Ay Editor and Publisher heirs Chairmen of the Board General Manager Executive Editor Managing Editor News Editor ree Controller Advertising Director Retail Advertising Manager Circulation Manager Production Manager Published daily by the World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas 66044 Telephone 843-1000 Subscription rates shown for various regions and durations.
On July 26 1953 Fidel Castro started a revolt by attacking army barracks in Santiago Cuba. In a separate note 1759 French forces abandoned Fort Ticonderoga to the British during the French and Indian War.
The IRS Statistics of Income shows 2041 U.S. millionaires in 1978 with over 90 million returns filed. Delaware leads with 94 millionaires per million returns, followed by Nevada and DC. Most income among the rich comes from dividends, not wages, while itemized deductions average 25 percent.
The nationwide telephone strike ended while a railroad walkout continued. Karen Smith named The Lin wood Kid for the pioneer festival and to perform in a festival play. Rainfall varied, with up to 5 inches in surrounding areas and muddy hills near Hillcrest Shopping Center.
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