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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1977
Page
2
The Journal World editorial urges balanced action over coal slurry pipelines as America seeks new energy sources. It cautions against paralysis from eco zealots while stressing practical compromise and timely leadership to harness coal reserves. It notes fires when warming and power are needed and calls for sound discussion over noisy protest.
A year after the Teton Dam failure in Idaho experts caution against hasty pork barrel projects. The disaster killed 11 and caused about 400 million dollars in damage, with accusations that political pressure influenced Bureau of Reclamation decisions and dam site selection.
Strong winds 50 to 60 mph and heavy rain produced the first spring tornado scare in Lawrence. Trees fell and power was out briefly but no major damage or injuries occurred as the moisture surplus for the year grows.
The article portrays Fidel Castro as leading a clandestine world power via a Soviet backed operation. It names spies like Julian Torres Rizo and Alina Amaro, describes Cuban military reach in Africa and alliances with the KGB, and notes U.S. diplomacy with Havana could bring spy exchanges alongside ties. It also reports U.S. justice maneuvers and a car pool overhaul by Attorney General Bell.
CBS airs The CIA's Secret Army claiming top US leaders authorized covert moves against Castro. It portrays Bay of Pigs meddling, executive action plots, and assassination attempts with Castro blamed, while noting Kennedy's no invasion pledge and Castro's denial. The program ties Oct 1962 crisis to ongoing covert war.
Washington reports from three senior appointees a White House consultant and others express worry over a gap between Carter's stated philosophy and day to day policy. They cite misaligned reforms and inconsistent messaging that threaten future support and voters.
Fringe benefits now account for about a quarter of total compensation for production and related workers, rising from 14.6 percent in 1959 to about 23.1 percent in 1974, with real compensation gains largely going to improved fringes rather than higher wages.
The Journal World in Lawrence Kansas lists editor W C Simons 1891 to 1952 and provides daily except Sunday publication. Subscription rates are $2.45 per month $29.40 per year by ear and various mail rates by county and state totaling up to $24 per year in the United States. It notes second class postage and AP and ABC memberships.
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