Soviet Afghan invasion signals broader Cold War risk
The article warns that the Soviet entry into Afghanistan could spark wider Russian adventurism in the 1980s, endangering U.S. interests in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea. It discusses geography advantages for the USSR, potential Soviet bases in Pakistan, and shifting alliances with Pakistan, China, and India amid U.S. aid constraints.
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Washington
Afghanistan
U.S
Carter
Zbigniew Brzezinski
United States
Persian Gulf
Persian Gulf-Arabian Sea
U.S. East Coast
Middle East
Pakistan
India
South Yemen
Ethiopia
Red Sea
Gulf of Aden
Legislators Urge Schools to Lead New Fuel Efforts
Kansas lawmakers urged universities led by Kansas State University to move from fossil fuels to alternative energy. They pressed for solar methane and wind, criticizing continued expansion of the fossil fuel powered steam plant. The study showed aging boilers and rising demand, with solar not yet cost effective.
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Topeka
Kan
House
Ways and Means
Jack Rodrock
Scot
Keith Farrar
Hugoton
Kansas State University
K-State
Rodrock
Cross
Farrar
K State
Kstate
Fort Hays State University
Wall Street gains as gold soars amid commodity stock rally
The Dow rose to 873.63 at noon as major gainers International Paper Pittston Louisiana Pacific and Champion International posted solid advances. Gold jumped to 765 an ounce in London while the NYSE composite and AMEX index climbed amid heavy trading and inflation fears.
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New York
London
International Paper
Pittston
Louisiana-Pacific
Champion International
Vo-Tech Co-op Negotiations Eyes Student-Led Growth
Teachers pressed for part in future growth of the Ottawa area vo-tech cooperative noting students ranking first and seeking ideas from students planning to enroll. Board member Lantis described a gradual aim to add one new course yearly for four to five years, reaching about 200 students in five years. The next session is Jan 30 in the north co‑op building and public.
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Hollandsworth
Lantis
Co-Op
Ottawa U.S.C
Ottawa
Ottawa Board
Consumer Guide
John Attenborough
R. F._Delderfield
Kent
Philip Mortimer-Wotton
John MacVane
Atlantic
Edward R. Murrow
CBS
NBC
Donald L. Mancha
Donald
Allan Hendry
Record Gold Prices Seen As Investors Flee Fears
Investors piled into gold as fears of supply shortages hit, lifting London fixing to 765 per ounce and New York opens at 770 before sliding. Silver surged to a record 48.01, while the dollar steadied vs major currencies amid geopolitical tensions and oil price concerns.
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London
New York
Republic National Bank
Zurich
Europe
U.S. Treasury
G. William Miller
U.S
Afghanistan
Iran
Josip Broz Tito
Sharps Pixley Ltd
Hong Kong
Frankfurt
Paris
Amsterdam
Milan
Britain
North Sea
Tokyo
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Soviet Union
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New Delhi
Gene Cross
Flack and Kurtz
Wall Street
NYSE
American Stock Exchange
Vo-Tech
Mike Newmaster
Coop Board
Alice Jo DeFries
Ottawa Board of Education
Cote
See
Kansas So Bank
the Family Circus
By Bil Keane
General Halftrack
Beetle Bailey
Dick Tracy
Averys House
Fir
Uline Alley
Miss Buxle
Cezanne
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