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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1982
Page
2
The piece argues lower pump prices are due to an oil glut from heavy refinery output and seasonal demand. It notes OPEC production limits and shifting exports could push prices back up, urging Americans to stay prudent on conservation and fuel-efficient choices.
Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Moseley notes the October end of the IRA hunger strike amid 10 deaths and unmet prison reforms. Sinn Fein warns of low morale and Brits claim greater stability in Northern Ireland while a February ship attack marks rare violence remaining.
A reader describes a dishonest petition carrier aimed at recall of City Commissioner Tom Gleason. He recounts conflicting wording, asks for explanations from proponents, and notes historical events to contrast integrity. Names and details of staff of the Journal-World are included in the letter. The writer challenges the recall effort and calls for accountability.
The narrator recalls eight hours in a 747 en route to Rio de Janeiro contrasting modern air travel with earlier era flights. He paints the night sky over the Orinoco rain forest, recalls neolithic-era travelers and legendary pilots, and notes perilous jungle routes, historic airlines, and iconic Rio landmarks awaiting arrival at Galeao.
The Corps of Engineers began building administrative facilities at Clinton Reservoir, four miles southwest of Lawrence, with completion expected in about nine months. Officials hope the lake will open in the mid-1970s while other local issues stall liquor-by-the-drink debates. Defense Secretary Melvin Laird announced a 15 000 man draft call for April to June, Sunflower Cablevision planned a two day open house, and KU claimed its sixth straight Big Seven indoor title led by Hollinger and Oerter among others.
The article argues Western confidence is eroded by fear of Soviet expansion and internal crises. It notes dueling pressures to appease allies or be tough, warning both reflect a hidden sense of weakness. It cites Poland, Vietnam, Watergate, and economic strains as signs of democratic resilience versus communist stagnation. It ends with the view that only Western initiative can halt drift to nuclear conflict.
Russell Baker argues Reagan, like Carter before him, is sitting tight as recession bites. Public demand for action clashes with political risk, while congressional actions on the tax plan and economic twists shape the president's fate. Prayer aside, the best move may be to wait and let Congress bear the blame.
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