Pension Plan Reform Bill Clears Senate
The Senate approved a private pension reform bill 93 to 0, aiming to set minimum standards for private plans. It would require vesting after five years and full vesting after 15, fund plan reliability, and finance a new government insurance program to guarantee benefits if plans fail. Leaders expect House action soon and a possible presidential signature this year.
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White House Denies Pressure on Agnew to Resign
The White House said no one in authority is pressing Vice President Spiro Agnew to resign. Deputy Press Secretary Gerald Warren denied allegations of White House coercion and reinforced that no official comments would come until Attorney General Richardson completes his review. Meanwhile a federal grand jury in Baltimore reconvened to examine evidence in the Maryland corruption probe.
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Dollar Drops With Franc in European Market Turmoil
The AP reports the dollar and the French franc tumbled on European markets as speculation rose. The franc held near its floor against the mark and other currencies while central banks bought to defend it. Rumors of devaluation and revaluation spurred trading, with the dollar opening strong then slipping on franc anxiety.
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Liddy pleads not guilty in 1971 Elisberg break in
G Gordon Liddy, claiming indigence, pleads not guilty to conspiracy and burglary linked to the 1971 Elisberg psychiatrist office break in. The Watergate figure, 43, was brought from jail to the Los Angeles court and awaits trial date.
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AIM Leader Versus Haskell Pupils Draws Indian Activist Fire
Russell Means of the American Indian Movement lambasted Haskell Indian Junior College as treating Indian men and women as third grade pupils. He vowed to present specifics on charges upon returning to Kansas next week and urged reform through a tribal conference in Holton.
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Five Staneks Pass Crisis as 72nd Hour Ends
Five Stanek sextuplets survive a critical 72nd hour, hospital says all five show improvement. Catherine and Nathan remain poor but improving, Steven and Jeffrey are in fair condition, Johan is in good condition after being born without a Caesarean section.
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Chancellor Dykes Urges Cooperation at KU
KU Chancellor Archie Dykes urged students to back higher education amid funding strains and anti intellectual campus attitudes. He spoke to the Kansas University Student Senate outlining goals for stronger undergraduate teaching and expanded continuing education while voicing cautious optimism about future funding and program development.
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Death Sentence In Martin Case
In Washington Pa on Wednesday Aubran W Buddy Martin was sentenced to death for the murder of Joseph A Yableski in a case tied to the United Mine Workers killings. Judge Charles G Sweet imposed the death in the electric chair though Pennsylvania has no active electric chair. The ruling follows a 1969 slayings case with seven others linked to Tony Boyle and a federal conspiracy charge. If overturned, Martin faces three consecutive life terms without parole or furlough.
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Buddy” Martin
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Jock” Yableski
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Tony” Boyle
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Tax Meeting Set For Douglas County Sales Tax
Douglas County Commission urges all residents to attend an 8 p.m. public meeting at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on a possible county-wide sales tax. Chairman Walter Cragan said turnout will decide if the issue goes to a vote this year. Lawrence residents cannot vote as their city already imposes a sales tax.
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KU Senate Defeats Statewide Student Lobby Proposal
The Kansas University Senate defeats the Associated Students of Kansas constitution 42 to 8 and grants the student body president veto power over Student Senate legislation effective April 1 1974. A petition moves to give the president veto authority and outlines increased senate responsibility. Kathy Allen resigns from SenEx. Richard Paxson is elected to fill her post. Casey Cochran will hold over on University Council. other council elections fill vacancies.
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Chancellor Archie Dykes to Speak at Lawrence Chamber Luncheon
Lawrence Kansas Chancellor Archie Dykes will address the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce general membership at a Wednesday noon luncheon in the Lawrence Country Club dining room. It is his first full address to the chamber after a series of smaller get acquainted luncheons.
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Eudora High Students Tour Douglas County Court Case
About 15 students from a business law class visited the county district court on Wednesday to observe jury selection and testimony in a Division II criminal trial. The defendant faces charges of burglary and grand theft.
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Pakistan prime minister visit yields pledge of aid and support
Washington reports a White House communique promising disaster relief support and defense of Pakistan's territorial integrity after a three day visit by Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. No arms aid details were specified as part of the pledged assistance.
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Cathy Sherman Joins J-W News Staff
Cathy Sherman graduates with honors from the Kansas University Journalism School in May and joins the Journal-World news staff. A Wichita native and former member of Sigma Delta Chi Kappa Tau Alpha and Chi Omega she interned in Phillips Petroleum's public relations department in Bartlesville Oklahoma this summer and will report on area communities.
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KSU Aide Named Sooner Cage Boss
Kansas State assistant Joe Ramsey, a former Oklahoma aide, was named the OU Sooners head basketball coach. Ramsey, 30, finished second in the prior head coaching race when Lester Lane won the OU job and aims for a long stay at Oklahoma. Lane previously succeeded John MacLeod, who left to coach the Phoenix Suns.
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