Editorial challenges Black Lung Reform Act fairness
The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that black lung disease among coal miners may be far less prevalent than thought, with cigarette smoking identified as the major health risk. A study of 150 claimants found only eight with documented breathing impairment and none with progressive massive fibrosis, prompting questions about the 1977 Black Lung Benefits Reform Act and its fairness to smokers.
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Journal of the American Medical Assa
Congress
Keith C. Morgan
West Virginia University Medical Center
Morgantown
Morgan
William R. Barclay
Barclay
Olympic boycott shakes Moscow tourist plans
The U S led boycott cuts expected foreign visitors to the Moscow Games by more than half. Moscow officials previously projected 300000 visitors but now see about 100000. The move hurts the Soviet economy and relieves some Americans of travel costs while dampening the Games' appeal.
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Carter
Moscow
Afghanistan
Vladimir Promyslov
Thomas named director of security at Kansas University
Old hometown figure John W Mike Thomas was appointed director of security at Kansas University announced by Keith Lawton vice chancellor for operations plant development and coordination. Thomas had served in KU Traffic and Security Office since 1965 and was acting director in February after E P Moomans death. In Lawrence France surrendered to Germany becoming the ninth nation to submit in two years.
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John W
Mike’’ Thomas
Kansas University
Keith Lawton
Thomas
P. Mooman
Kansas Board of Regents
Lawrence
Kansas City
ADCOM
Douglas County
Lawrence High
Arthur McDonald
Tom Moore
Ku-Ymca
Frank Hart Olney
Europe
France
Crimes of America and Crimes of the Ayatollah
Washington reports condemn Ayatollah Khomeini for alleged human rights abuses in Iran. The piece accuses SAVAMA of torture arrests and religious oppression while criticizing press control and religious minority persecution. It also criticizes Carter era census politicization and Amtrak service cuts under federal management.
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Washington
Savama
Savak
Khomeini
Ayatollah
Sexual Harassment in the Office An Uneven View
Washington essay contrasts women and men on office harassment. It argues the issue is subjective, showing dialogue that exposes viewpoints from both sides. The piece probes power, coercion, and personal boundaries in workplace dynamics.
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Washington
Samuels
Linda
Reader urges against Kansas River recreational status
Don Jorgensen of 506 Boulder argues in a letter to the Journal-World that designating the Kansas River from Lecompton to Kansas City as a recreational river would harm habitat, burden taxpayers, and threaten existing landowner rights. He criticizes easement requirements, predicts a 50 mile riverbank trail, and warns of costly maintenance and stricter future restrictions.
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Journal-World
Kansas River
Lecompton
Kansas City
No-Man's-Land
Lawrence
Nual
Kansas
Don Jorgensen
Boulder
Giscard
Middle East
NATO
Giscard urges one on one talks not mob diplomacy at Venice
French president Valery Giscard d'Estaing criticizes Venetian summit crowding and argues for direct bilateral talks among major powers. He supports breaking the oil development link, promoting conservation and aid, and urges private dialogue with Soviet leaders, while warning on Afghanistan and Middle East tensions.
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Giscard
Paris
Valery Giscard d’Estaing
France
Venice
Elysee Palace
Poland
Brezhnev
Soviet Union
United States
Persian Gulf
Middle East
Begin
Israel
Carter
Camp David
Palestine Liberation Organization
Journal World staff and contact details of Lawrence paper
The Journal World in Lawrence Kansas lists staff roles led by Dolph Simons Jr editor and publisher and Ralph Gage as chairman along with departments for executive editor managing editor and other newsroom and business staff. It provides circulation and subscription rates for carriers and mail readers across Douglas and adjoining counties and broader Kansas and national markets.
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Dolph C. Simons Jr
Dolph Simons Sr
Ralph Gage
Bi Mayer
Ceee
Robert Nordyke
Allen Torrey
Donna Wiley
Ce Eeeee
Jack Starkey
Ccc
E Ee
Bruce Baker
Keith Wood
Dallas Dolan
W.C. Simons
the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas
Kansas
Kansas City
United States
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