Admiral Succeeds Fired General in NSC Dispute
Admiral James Nance will replace Maj. Gen. Robert L. Schweitzer as top NSC military adviser after Schweitzer was fired for an unauthorized speech claiming the Soviets would strike. Schweitzer acknowledged the speech was not cleared, while President Reagan stressed defense buildup prevented war risk and disarming would have increased danger.
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Byrd opposes AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia
Senate Democratic Leader Robert Byrd announced he will vote against the proposed sale of AWACS surveillance planes to Saudi Arabia. He said the deal harms U S interests and could prompt losses for allies and the United States. White House spokesman Speakes called Byrd's stance not unexpected as votes near next Wednesday.
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DuPont seeks release from gas blast liability in 1977 explosion
Douglas County District Judge James W. Paddock said a ruling no later than Monday will decide whether DuPont De Nemours is released from further liability in a 1977 natural gas explosion in downtown Lawrence that killed two men. The blast at the Pier 1 building at 747 Mass damaged nearby businesses. DuPont claims no design defect and blames Kansas Public Service Co. for improper installation and warnings overlooked. The next trial begins November 2. two related suits have been settled.
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KPERS backs Kansas mortgage market with 14.6 million loan push
KPERS invested about 14.6 million in variable rate home mortgages to boost the Kansas mortgage market. In Douglas County Lawrence Savings Assn. made 22 loans totaling 1,008,642, with 238 loans total across 24 counties by 20 lending institutions. Sedgwick County led with 64 loans totaling 4.2 million. Douglas County performed well, reflecting broad state distribution and a positive outlook.
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