Ford warns on defense and energy at West Point graduation
President Ford tells the West Point graduating class that defense and energy demand urgent, realistic action by Congress and the nation. He criticizes Congress for lax energy policy and warns that a weakened military posture could be fatal, urging timely, decisive measures.
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West Point
Congress
U.S
House
Ways and Means Committee
Common Cause
Ways and Means
Kansas Supreme Court Upholds Governor Appointee Confirmations
The Kansas Supreme Court unanimously upheld a state law requiring Senate confirmation of governor appointees, affirming a 114 year tradition and reinforcing a key check against one person rule. The ruling allows state business to proceed and discourages further challenges by the attorney general's office.
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Kansas Supreme Court
Senate
Attorney General
Topeka
Ozzie Nelson remembered for gentleness and family warmth
The obituary recalls Ozzie Nelson as a modest entertainer who built a family centered on kindness. A Rutgers football star and debater, he formed a dance band with Harriett before achieving success with radio and TV shows. He died of cancer at 68, leaving a legacy of gentle humor and charitable example.
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Nelson
Nelsons
Rutgers
Harriett
Massachusetts House Welcomes First Openly Gay Legislator
Elaine Noble, the first openly gay member of the Massachusetts House, explains her role amid mixed views from colleagues. Supporters like Rep. Barney Frank praise her pragmatism and willingness to engage, while opponents question the bill's implications. Noble says she aims to broaden perspectives without pushing an agenda.
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Boston
William F. Hogan
Everett
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Elaine Noble
Pennsylvania
Miss Noble
Rep
Barney Frank
Boston University
Massachusetts House
William A. Connell Jr
D-Weymouth
Congress Fails to Act on Energy Crisis Yet
The piece condemns Congress for inaction on energy reform as of early 1975, arguing credible long term danger demands tough measures. It highlights Al Ullman's comprehensive plan with oil import quotas a rising gasoline surtax and rebates, plus an energy trust fund and transit support, noting political resistance diluted aims.
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Congress
Capitol Hill
Ford
al Ullman
Ways and Means Committee
U.S
Ullman
Lawrence area flood and political debates echo 1960s era
Reports detail June rainfall damage at Lawrence Country Club and a seven foot river rise causing evacuations. The piece also covers Ed White Gemini 4 success, KU graduation, population tallies, and tax fights over gas guzzlers with Common Cause backing stricter auto efficiency measures.
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John W. Allen
Dudley
Ford Souther n strategy shifts but fails to satisfy allies
Ford reins in Southern appeal by proposing a 50 state administrative extension of the Voting Rights Act, a move Northerners call weak. Southern leaders say the plan lacks teeth and could invite a Reagan challenge or Wallace third party bid.
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Richard M. Nixon
John Mitchell
Nixon
Pord
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George Wallace
Mitchell
Clarke Reed
Mississippi
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White House
Reed
Donald Rumsfeld
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Rumsfeld
Deep South
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Ford White House
Dean Burch
Burch
Lawrence World Company masthead and contact info
The item lists The World Company in Lawrence Kansas with editors Dolph Simons Sr Dolph C Simons Jr Bill Mayer Ralph Gage Jack Starkey Leo Eller and dates 1854 1891 1952 including office at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets phone number 843 1000 and subscription rates for carriers and mail across regions and AP and ABC memberships.
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Dolph Simons Sr
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Bill Mayer
Ralph Gage
Jack Starkey
Leo Eller
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
Kansas
Kansas City
United States
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Gratitude to Douglas County crews after county highway crash
Jefferson County resident thanks Douglas County emergency crews and officers for swift help after a May 28 car crash on Highway 59 near Laptad Corner. Seat belt saved serious injury. recipient suffered only a cut and bruises. Mrs Albert C Lula Hayden Rt 1 McLouth.
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Journal-World
Jefferson County
Douglas County
Highway 59
Laptad Corner
Albert C
Lula) Hayden
Rt. 1
McLouth
Paid vacations grow longer for Americans across firms
A Conference Board survey shows the share of firms offering paid vacations of five weeks or more rising from 2 percent in 1964 to 28 percent in the 1970s, with six weeks now common for long-serving workers. Six standard holidays plus three employer-specific days are typical, and paid time off expands to holidays and personal days.
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New York
Conference Board
Prayer Words for Inner Light and Better Action
A short prayer asks guidance to open eyes and hearts and follow light that reveals true self and motivates better deeds toward others. It seeks spiritual insight and compassionate conduct.
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Father
Western rebound may signal comeback in film
AP reports signs of a western revival with stars like John Wayne and Kirk Douglas weighing in. Richard Brooks directs Bite the Bullet about a cross country race while Bronson works Breakheart Pass. Douglas also produced and stars in Posse for Paramount.
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Los Angeles
John Wayne
Brannigan
Richard Brooks
Katharine Hepburn
Tom Gries
Charles Bronson
Breakheart Pass
Kirk Douglas
Paramount
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