Secret campaign funds come under AP scrutiny in Congress
The AP report highlights lawmakers using privately funded office accounts to circumvent campaign finance laws and hide donors. It notes travel and staff expenses funded by hidden sources, sometimes labeled as educational funds. Voter dissatisfaction and campaign finance disparities for 1976 elections loom as challengers face strict disclosure while incumbents may spend more via covert funds.
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Associated Press
House of Representatives
Congress
Dockers weighing grain shipment policy sparks national balance debate
A longshoremen union refusal to load U.S. grain for Russia prompts calls to study domestic crop reserves and foreign sales. Writers warn against protectionism and argue for continued trade to avoid farm price declines and national financial strain.
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U.S
Russia
United States
Double foreign policy clash over Hawk missiles to Jordan
Congress braces to block Ford from selling 14 Hawk missile batteries to Jordan amid Israel lobby pressure. King Hussein warns of unacceptable reneging and may seek Soviet or Syrian arms, risking a shift in Arab alignment and undermining U.S. credibility in the region.
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Saudi Arabia
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New York Times
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Israel Public Affairs Committee
Recession debate as recovery hopes grow in 1970s outlook
Analysts dispute whether the downturn has ended with private and government economists declaring an upcoming recovery. The report notes an 8.9 percent jobless rate, 2.3 million poor, 12 percent of the population, and widespread price increases while pointing to rising output and inventories as signs of momentum.
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New York
Commerce Department
July 28 1975 events highlight world and local milestones
On this date World War I began with Austria declaring war on Serbia in 1914. Peru proclaimed independence from Spain in 1821. A steam carriage by Sir Goldsworth Gurney toured London to Bath at 15 mph in 1829. Miami, Florida was incorporated in 1896 with a population of 260. In 1943 U S forces advanced in Sicily during World War II.
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Peru
Spain
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England
Miami
Fla
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Sicily
Haskell Loop public hearing on East Lawrence road plan
Lawrence City Commission to vote on continuing work on the Haskell Loop project in East Lawrence. The plan, part of the 1964 and 1971 city plans, envisions a two lane corridor from 11th and Haskell to 6th and Massachusetts to relieve residential streets and link to new bridges, with right of way acquisition and $15,000 relocation benefits for displaced residents.
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Fred Pence
Haskell
East Lawrence
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Kansas Highway Commission
HUD
11Th
6Th
Massachusetts
Los Angeles
Connecticut Street
Oblinger-Smith
Sixth
Mass
Far East
Lawrence
Haskell Loop
Pennsylvania Street
Kyle Andregg
North Lawrence
11Th and
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Lyonstreet
2Nd and Locust
Brook Creek
Mud Creek
Arrogance in authorship and city planning notes
The piece critiques Theodore White and the political-literary scene, contrasts NYRB and Kirkus reviews, and opines on presidential respect. It then discusses Lawrence Kansas city issues including Haskell Loop funds, housing rehabilitation, and planned downtown improvements.
Editor dismisses Solzhenitsyn critique in Journal-World piece
Letter writer defends Solzhenitsyn against the Journal-World editorial tone. He questions the staffers’ moral stance and urges study of Solzhenitsyn’s spiritual views before labeling his work petulant. He notes rival opinions on Helsinki summit and tech transfer, citing scientists and statesmen.
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Journal-World
Solzhenitsyn
William Blake
Ford
Douglas County Budget Sees Small Rise For Next Year
The Douglas County budget is set to rise about 21 000 to 409 642 with a 5.4 percent increase. The Lawrence city budget nears 4 million with a record mill rate of 27 446 and a 2.196 increase. Rainfall reached 1 06 inches locally as wet conditions persisted and total yearly rainfall neared 31 inches led by a June record 16.25 inches. Dr. W O Nelson to chair the Bert Nash Mental Health Clinic board with W J Brink as vice chair and Dr J M Mott as secretary. The upcoming Kansas primary features a Darby Carlson block backing Ed Arn for governor against Alf Landon backing Willard Mayberry. The 25 year Douglas County plan calls for more schools, an armory, KU projects including a medical science building, fine arts, labs and education dept. Planned spending includes 200 000 for slum clearance and low cost housing and new police and fire facilities. KU also needs a new field house and men's dorm, plus a Lawrence junior high at 275 000.
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Lawrence
W.O. Nelson
Bert Nash Mental Health Clinic
W.J. Brink
J.M. Mott
Kansas
Harry Darby
Frank Carlson
Alf Landon
Darby- Carlson
Ed Arn
Landon
Willard Mayberry
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