Editorial on White House troubles and Reagan administration
The piece argues Democrats are blaming President Reagan amid in house feuding touching Haig Stockman Allen and Bert Lance. It urges full investigations if needed and warns that loyalty, judgment and public backing shape his standing as critics resurface. Time will tell if he holds or wanes.
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Washington
Reagan
Alexander Haig
David Stockman
Richard Allen
Bert Lance
Ham Jordan
Billy Carter
Haig
U.S
Stockman
Allen
Nancy Reagan
Justice Department
Salvation Army
Congress
White House
Lawrence Faces Retro Pay Decision Amid Wage Pause
Ten finalists including Lawrence contend for an All American Cities Award from a national group in Atlanta as the federal pay board weighs retroactive teacher raises paused by the 90 day wage price freeze. United Fund nears its goal after extended deadline.
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Federal Pay Board
Lawrence
Atlanta
United Fund Drive
Afghan rebels struggle to siege Tamir amid limited gear
Washington report notes Afghan guerrillas falter in conventional maneuvers due to scarce equipment and weak planning. Inside Tamir siege an 800-man Afghan Army garrison relied on helicopter resupply with Soviet advisers, tanks, and ammunition, while rebels faced discipline and coordination gaps undermining efforts.
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Washington
Afghanistan
Peter Grant
Tamir
Afghan Guerrilla Siege Details and Missteps Report
The report chronicles Mujahidin failures in a siege including disorganized mortar use, missing ammunition, and split leadership as tribes encircle a garrison. It notes surrender talks triggering confusion and a deadly clash ending a conference with a Communist envoy's shooting, plus crude humor amid hardship. It also mentions sparse supplies and weak self preservation among fighters.
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Grant
This Day In History Nov 17 1981 Highlights
Today marks November 17 1981 the 321st day with 44 left in year notable events include Elizabeth I’s rise to the throne in 1558 Suez Canal opening in 1869 Panama Canal passage in 1913 Peron’s return from exile in 1972 Iran ordered release of hostages in Tehran in 1979 Thai coup in 1967 China nuclear test and US monitoring followed by Greensboro shootings in 1979 birthdays include Rock Hudson and Tom Seaver Thoughts conclude with Shaw quote.
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Elizabeth Tudor
Elizabeth I
England
Mary I
Suez Canal
Egypt
Mediterranean
Red Seas
Panama Canal
Juan Peron
Iran
Ayatollah Khomeini
U.S
Tehran
Thanon Kittikachorn
Thailand
China
United States
Ku Klux Klan
Communist Workers Party
Greensboro
N.C
Rock Hudson
Tom Seaver
George Bernard Shaw
Lawrence Journal-World Staff and Contact Details 1854 Pioneers
The Lawrence Journal-World, established in 1854, lists staff including Dolph Simons Sr Ralph Gage Bill Mayer Robert Nordyke Allen Torrey Donna Wiley Jack Starkey Bruce Baker and others. It notes.Editor and Publisher Chairman of the Board General Manager Executive Editor News Editor Controller Advertising Director and managers. The paper is published daily by The World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire Streets Lawrence Kansas with contact number 843-1000. Subscription rates are 4.05 per four weeks by carrier and annual rates ranging from 33.05 to 52.65 depending on location in the US and Kansas regions. Postal details and Associated Press and Audit Bureau memberships are included.
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Journ
Dolph C. Simons
Dolph Simons Sr
Ralph Gage
Bill Mayer
Robert Nordyke
Allen Torrey
Donna Wiley
Jack Starkey
Bruce Baker
Keith Wood
Dallas Dolan
Wiairpa
Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire Streets
Lawrence
Ron
Douglas
Kansas
Kansas City
United States
New slant on Terpil Wilson case and CIA links
A reader outlines a theory that former agents Frank Terpil and Edward Wilson still serve the CIA while assisting Col. Kadafi. The piece cites alleged recruitment of mercenaries, weapon procurement, and double agent games with KGB and Mossad involvement. The scenario portrays a covert global network and calls for scrutiny of CIA operations.
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Frank Terpil
Edward Wilson
Col. Kadafi
Kadafi
Wilson
Terpil
CIA
United States
U.S
Libya
Donors accelerate gifts to reap higher 1981 tax deductions
Donors and tax consultants race to shift gifts into 1981 before tax rates fall in 1982. Major gifts to Miami University School of Medicine and other nonprofits are being front loaded or redirected into trusts to gain larger deductions this year, with advisers noting a steep rate drop on January 1. Experts outline three methods including front loading, charitable lead or remainder trusts to maximize deductions while funds later benefit charities.
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New York
Miami University School of Medicine
David Rhine
Seidman & Seidman
Joseph J. DioGuardi
Arthur Andersen & Co
John W. Thomas
Miami School of Medicine
Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center
John R. Miltner
Thomas G. Sanberg
Chicago
Museum of Science and Industry
Joe
Andersen Firm Sa
Internal Revenue Service
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