Retired Feds See Big Pension Increases Spark Debate
A reader argues that the federal pension system over benefits retirees from congressmen to civil servants. Citing Hastings Keith and years of boosts since 1973, the letter questions the fiscal burden on taxpayers and demands candid talk on pension policy.
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Congress
Hastings Keith
Massachusetts
Treasury
Keith
Solons
CIA
The
Foreign Service
National parks face crowding as visitor demand grows
America's national park system draws record numbers of travelers causing strain on facilities and safety concerns. Officials implement visitor quotas and urge advance planning including reservations to avoid disappointment and reduce risk for campers and tourists.
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America
The
Park Service
Ford Faces Heavy Defeat in Super Bowl Primary
In Sacramento the Ford campaign slumps as Reagan travels Central Valley counties with strong gains. Reagan’s campaign gains momentum while Ford, guided by wary advisers, withers amid limited events and weak donor turnout. Reagan builds credibility as a winner heading into post primary delegate battles.
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Ford
Sacramento
White House
Ronald Reagan
John Tower
Texas
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Robert Dole
Kansas
Reagan
California
Rogers Morton
Jimmy Stewart
Opinion Page Description of Editorial Voices
The page outlines how editorial writers letters and cartoonists share personal viewpoints to stimulate public interest. It emphasizes well informed citizens evaluate criticism and commendation and that democratic government relies on open interchange of ideas on public affairs.
Toxic jobs and Ashley’s banking ties in Congress
A report warns millions face occupational diseases from toxic substances amid cutbacks and weak oversight. It questions Doctor accuracy and urges more hygienists. The piece then exposes Rep. Thomas Ashley's ties to banks and finance groups, claiming influence and conflicts of interest in banking legislation.
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Labor Dept
Congress
United States
Marc Smolensky
Ford
Thomas Ludlow Ashley
Ohio
Ashley
American Financial Corp
Cincinnati
Provident Bank
Federal
Senate
House
House Banking Committee
Wright Patman
Texas
Patman
Udall’s humor sustains long campaign amid rough finish
In Cleveland Morris K. Udall leans on humor to endure a hard campaign as he nears a loss in the Ohio primary. The piece notes tactical errors, struggles to fit his brother Stewart’s role, and criticism from House colleagues while praising Udall’s dignity, environmental beliefs, and long liberal record.
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Cleveland
Morris K. Udall
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
Carter
Hubert Humphrey
Jerry Brown
Frank Church
Udall
Ohio
Tucson
Washington
Stewart
Mo Udall
Boston
Detroit
Massachusetts
New York
Jimmy Carter
Birch Bayh
Fred Harris
Milton Shapp
Sargent Shriver
Michigan
United Auto Workers
World Company staff and publication details
Journal World Lawrence announces staff roles with Colph C Simons Jr as President Publisher Dolph Simons Srgt Editor Bill Mayer Executive Editor Ralph Gage Managing Editor Jack Starkey Advertising Manager Leo Eller Controller. Established 1654 W C Simons Editor 1891 to 1952. Subscription rates listed for various regions and mail options.
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Colph C. Simons Jr
Dolph Simons
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Linth and
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
Kansas
Kansas City
United States
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Kennedy Defends Tax Figures Against Buckley Challenge
Columnist recounts Sen Edward Kennedy’s rebuttal to Buckley on government spending versus GNP. Kennedy labels the “mushrooming Federal Government” a myth and argues long term trends show rising federal share driven by defense cuts and non defense spending growth, while noting population gains and tax effects.
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Sen
Edward Kennedy
Joint Economic Committee
Buckley
Sen. Kennedy
Mr. Kennedy
Kennedy
Local remembers space effort and KU milestones in 1966
John Martin, ex Sunflower Ordance manager and current Hershey Powder Co executive, urged strong space exploration support. KU prepared to graduate 2,990 students, award a record 770 graduate degrees, and Endowment Association reported $4,316,000 in income. Rev Ronald Sundbye to replace Charles Wesley Garrett as minister at First Methodist Church.
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John Martin
Sunflower
Hercules Powder Co
Endowment Association
Ronald Sundbye
Charles Wesley Garrett
First Methodist Church
Legacy Snapshots From 1654 To Fire of 1900
Events marked by history on this date include Louis XIV's 1654 coronation at Rheims and Daniel Boone's Kentucky exploration in 1769. Other items note 1862 treaty between U S and Britain, Lincoln’s 1864 renomination, 1940 resistance ending in Norway, local marker fundraising for George Washington Carver, and campus happenings at KU and KUKU Dyche Museum.
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Louis the 4Th
France
Rheims
Daniel Boone
Kentucky
United States
Britain
Abraham Lincoln
Baltimore
Norway
Harry Ballinger
Seattle
Uncle Jimmy Green
KU Law School
Franklin Murphy
U.S
Germany
Bernard Frazier
KUKU
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Knauer
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Midwest
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Fresno
Visalia
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Havoet
Patan
Ohio Bankers Assn
By David S. Broder
Mc Udall
Journal- World
FDR
Old Home Town
Ness County Historical Society
George Washington Carver
Tuskegee Institute
John Donnelly
Ottawa
Quincy
New York Streets
Grovenor
Richard Cunningham
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