Questioning federal spending and Suez salvage costs
A columnist contrasts local government budgets with federal appropriations. The piece notes U S taxpayers funded a 10.5 million salvage effort in the Suez Canal, with Navy labor and supervision costs rising, and questions whether Egypt’s cooperation justifies the expense while American taxpayers bear the cost.
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Sadat
Egypt
United States
Mr. Sadat
Suez Canal
Israel
America
New York
United States Navy
U.S
Uncle Sam
Boom times boost oil rich Oklahoma in early 1980s profile
The article highlights Oklahoma's low unemployment at 5.9 percent, strong state finances with a 200 million surplus, and tax cuts. It praises Governor David Boren and notes oil and gas severance taxes rising 54 percent, driving growth in farming, construction, and non farm employment. It contrasts with Kansas tax policy.
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Oklahoma
David Boren
Sooner
Kansas
Bartlesville
Spending plans show doubt about recovery
New York AP reports youth unemployment rising as 9.2 percent overall jobless rate grows, with teen and black teen unemployment surging. College grads face bleak hiring, and experts warn of a prolonged idle period and potential inner city unrest until production and demand rebound.
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New York
Bureau of Labor Statistics
College Placement Council
New Yorkers as Refugee Labor and Camps
Washington figure Waldo Nostrum discusses a satire plot where 7 million New Yorkers become refugees if banks foreclose, with plans for English classes, security checks, and potential resettlement as a large refugee camp under federal management. The dialogue lampoons attitudes toward New York and national aid.
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Beame
United States
New York
Nostrum
Japan weighs modest weapons buildup amid postwar doubts
Japan faces a public mood hostile to military expansion even as leaders consider modest defense increases and private talks turn to rearma ment. With 250000 personnel and 0.8 percent of GNP spent on defense, Japan relies on a well led force but faces limits from anti military climate and a lack of strategic reserves.
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James Schlesinger
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Schlesinger
Washington
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China
Osamu Kaihara
National Defense Council
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Western Pacific
East Asia
Indochina
United Fund Sets 102321 Budget With One Day Drive
A 102321 budget was approved for United Fund led by drive chairman Art Wolf. President George Ryan said the one day drive aimed to prevent lag, amid broader regional notes on defense and Japanese policy following U S forces retreat.
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Art Wolf
George Ryan
Lawrence
William Avery
John Peterson
Topeka
May
Reader lauds Jones on literacy and cultural evolution
George M. Kaull of 105 N 8th praises Jenkin Lloyd Jones column on functional illiteracy in the Journal-World June 7, urging a return to reading skills to curb youth violence and improve public problem solving. He calls for adherence to factual reporting in controversial cultural topics.
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Journal-World
Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Mr. Jones
George M. Kaull
Common Market free of pretense as a European issue
A Britain oriented critique argues the Common Market referendum was an anti constitutional distraction and that the Market is a commercial, self serving enterprise. It notes sovereignty concerns Parliament’s limits, Labour leftists opposition, and Heath’s description of the Community as the re branded Market.
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London
Britain
Nelly
Harold Wilson
Labor Party
Wilson
LEFT
Charles I
Edward Heath
Heath
Italy
Europe
Monnet
Schuman
Journal-World Letters Policy Guidance
The Journal-World invites signed letters for publication on the Opinion Page. Brief letters are preferred, ideally under 250 words. The paper may edit for length and clarity without changing viewpoints, and letters must include the writer's address and signature. Pen names are not allowed.
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Journal-World
Today in History and Notable Birthdays
Highlights include 1942 lend lease pact between United States and Soviet Union for WWII aid, 1859 Six Mile Canyon silver claim in Nevada, 1936 Russian constitution submission, and 1940 Princess Juliana’s exile to Canada. Also Roosevelts 1943 appeal to Italians, Alabama transition in 1963, Wheelus Air Base exit in 1970, and Kis singer wiretap note. Rising operatic Rise Stevens and pianist Hazel Scott birthdays.
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Soviet Union
Six Mile Canyon
Nevada
Comstock Lode
U.S
North Africa
China
U.S. Disarmament Commission
da Nang
State Kissinger
Rise Stevens
Hazel Scott
Lawrence World Company Contact and Circulation Details
Established in 1854 W C Simons Editor 1891 to 1952 Published daily except Sunday by The World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kaw 66044 Telephone 843-1000 Subscription rates by carrier and mail across counties cities and states with varying yearly prices.
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the World Company
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New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kaw
Douglas
Kansas
Kansas City
United States
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
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