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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1975
Page
4
Only five people attended the Harvey County revenue sharing session on how to spend 226 784 dollars, four of them tied to government groups. Apathy, scheduling at 11 a m, and limited publicity are cited as reasons for the poor turnout, but the commission invites more citizen input.
The article questions the fate of over three million Cambodians driven from cities by the Khmer Rouge. It notes a lack of reliable data, possible genocide, starvation risks, and minimal international calls for accountability. It also mentions Maoist aims and reports of family executions of officials, while acknowledging few solid proofs.
A Conference Board survey shows paid vacation lengthening since the 1960s with six weeks becoming common. By 1973 the average payroll cost for time off rose to 8.2 percent, up from six years earlier, as companies extend holidays and personal time off and add floating holidays and extra paid days.
A new method using psychologists and sociologists to screen jurors pretrial has produced acquittals in high profile cases. Critics warn it manipulates jurors and favors the wealthy, arguing state use could upend equal access to justice.
A Kansan reader shares appreciation for close acquaintance with the Vernon Baker family, noting coming from the East and expressing views on editorial openness. The letter outlines standard column rules and invites signed opinions while reserving editing rights for space and legality.
Glenn D. Bradley of Leavenworth elected by the school board to be the new high school principal at last evening’s meeting. The piece notes other local items including debt reductions, travel plans, and community opinions on regional issues.
The Bicentennial show features about 6000 items of Americana from John Adams’ cane to Bert and Ernie, Moon rock case, Currier engraving, Bernstein draft notes, Moran landscape, Resurrection City tent, and the surrender chairs from Appomattox. Boorstin calls the exhibit an American miracle and it aims to explore who Americans are how they govern themselves and what they ask of government. It is a semi permanent display likely to stay about ten years.
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