Parole Debate Surrounds Caril Fugate Case
The article notes Caril Fugate was imprisoned at 14 for crimes tied to the Starkweather spree that killed 10. Paroled this week, she seeks a normal life, while others like Richard Speck and Charles Manson face future parole discussions amid public debate on justice.
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Carol Fugate
Charlie Starkweather
Miss Fugate
Starkweather
Fugate
Richard Speck
Chicago
Charles Manson
Los Angeles
Caril Fugate
Sales to Russia and grain aid judged by balance of trade
An editorial argues the United States should pursue firm but fair commodity sales to the Soviet Union to offset a likely subpar grain harvest. It cautions against sentimentality or exploitation, urging value-for-value deals to aid the economy while avoiding rewarding or punishing the Russians.
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Soviet Union
United States
U.S
Sam
Russia
City hydrant painting urged to keep color tops safe
Residents praise bicentennial fireplug art but warn painters must preserve top color coding. Fire chiefs say changing top colors risks delaying emergency response and risking property and life. Communities urge adherence to 1776 era Bicentennial theme and avoid unrelated mascots.
Economic policy questions dominate post primary coverage
A political discussion outlines key economic issues facing voters including jobs versus inflation, acceptable unemployment and inflation rates, the balance of private versus public job creation, housing, and big business versus government. It notes earnings, profits, and corporate compensation trends, urging clear candidate positions.
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New York
National Association of Manufacturers
Esmeralda to sail in U.S. Bicentennial parade amid torture allegations
The Chilean ship Esmeralda will join Operation Sail in New York Harbor on the Fourth of July. Reports and survivor testimonies allege torture aboard the vessel after Chile's 1973 coup, conflicting with official denials.
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New York Harbor
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Salvador Allende
Organization of American States
Esmeralda
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Red Cross
Luis Vega Contreras
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Contreras
Ministry of the Interior
America
Frank O. Braynard
Tornado ravages Topeka area as death toll rises
A killer tornado devastated Topeka and surrounding areas with at least 14 fatalities and over 100 million dollars in damage. More than 2,000 homes were destroyed or damaged while Lawrence officials aided storm relief efforts and dairy industry figures noted multi million dollar regional impact.
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Earl Whaley
Bethel
Rusty
Northside
Topeka
Lawrence
World Company newspaper history and staff listing
Journal-World listing shows Dolph C Simons Jr Dolph Simons St ein Mayer Ralph Gage Jack Starkey Loo Eller as President Publisher Editor Executive Editor Managing Editor Advertising Manager Controller. It notes established 1854 and staff details with editors W C Simons 1891 to 1952. Published daily except Sunday by The World Company in Lawrence Kansas with subscription rates and mailing info.
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Dolph Simons
Stein Mayer
Ralph Gage
Jack Starkey
Loo Eller
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
Kansas
Kansas City
United States
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Prev
Court Trends Stir Debate Over Individual Rights and Government Power
The piece argues the Burger Court is expanding government leeway at the expense of personal liberty. It highlights IRS records seizure as bank records, lack of constitutional right to good name, defamation and immunity rulings, and possible limits on press access to trials, warning of privacy erosion and chilling effects.
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Warren E. Burger
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Louisville
William Rehnquist
White
Marshall
Brennan
Rehnquist
Frank Askin
Rutgers
The
American Civil Liberties Union
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Askin
Philadelphia Police Department
High Court
Picnic in a Garage for the Bicentennial Debate
A reader muses on a garage picnic on the 200th anniversary of the United States. The piece imagines dining with Deep Throat, listing foods and a Kentucky Fried Chicken bucket as center stage. The narrator refers to Watergate figures and contemplates Woodward and Redford in a speculative, playful vignette.
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Deep Throat
Watergate
America
Sans Souci
Ashington
Woodward
Bernstein
Robert Redford
Hal Holbrook
Bob Woodward
United States
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