Why the United States faces more layoffs and tough choices
Saturday column by Dolph C Simons Jr outlines rising layoffs across blue and white collar fields in the United States as production shifts abroad and new policies tighten. He cites Zenith Corp job cuts, steel industry layoffs, tariffs debates, environmental costs, and Social Security reforms as factors shaping unemployment above seven percent and pressuring employers to replace workers with automation.
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Sirica Leaves Full Time Service as Watergate Close
U.S. District Judge John J. Sirica will retire from full time service at month end after more than 20 years on the bench. He will become a senior judge and continue to work with staff and salary intact, likely handling civil cases while criminal matters shift to 15 active judges. The White House released Carter's praise for his courage and wisdom during Watergate.
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Plans studied for sanctuary
New England Civil Defense officials outline a Crisis Relocation Plan to move residents from risk areas near cities and military bases to host communities in New Hampshire Vermont and Maine if a nuclear threat arises The plan includes using churches banks schools and other facilities as shelters and envisions state houses and colleges housing thousands of evacuees with a five to one immigrant native ratio
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Lawrence District 497 to add staff at five elementary schools
Five Lawrence elementary schools in District 497 will hire extra staff this fall to balance student to teacher ratios. The board will meet at 7 30 p m at the Administration Center to review the decision and a proposed policy change on testing. Also discussed: extending district duties as fiscal agent for a KU preschool program and applying for federal funds via impact aid totaling $102 268 for 1976 77.
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Central Junior High Open House Slated for Monday
Central Junior High School will hold an open house at 7 30 p m Monday Parents will be invited to experience an abridged version of their children's daily schedules in a brief presentation and tours of facilities
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Lawrence post office rides growth with big mailers
The Lawrence post office processed about 288 million pieces of mail this year, part of a 67 percent increase from 1976. Growth is fueled by large local mailers like Kansas University, printing firms, the Kresge distribution center, and the extension service, though providing services costs rise as volume expands.
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Postmaster Defends National Postal Service Stance
Lawrence postmaster Jack Harris defends USPS operations against critics citing billion dollar deficits and office closures. He opposes small-town post office closings, supports Saturday mail elimination, and notes rate hikes will follow inflation while small offices justify subsidies. Harris urges balanced changes and efficiency improvements.
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Postal Service Stance Versus Private Carriers
Harris argues private companies cannot offer all postal services the public demands and warns private takeovers would drop uneconomic services, raising costs for users. He notes people still want individual services, and that in other fields costs rise as firms move away from bespoke service.
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Democrats Schedule Major Fundraiser in Wichita
In Wichita Kansas on October 29 at Century II the Kansas Democratic Party plans a major fundraising event. Chairman Terry Scanlon says tickets are 100 dollars per couple.
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