Easter trip keeps focus on Whitewater questions
President Clinton travels from California to Charlotte and Washington to attend NCAA games and events while promoting health care reform. The Whitewater affair remains central, prompting questions about Clinton and Hillary’s conduct in Arkansas and whether changes have occurred in Washington.
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Today in History events span MLK assassination to world events
April 4 1968 MLK shot in Memphis at 39 while supporting sanitation workers strike. Also noted: 1818 US flag design fixed 13 stripes and 20 stars. 1841 Harrison dies in office. 1850 LA incorporated. 1887 Susanna Salter first woman mayor. 1902 Rhodes scholarships to Americans. 1949 NATO formed. 1974 Hank Aaron ties Ruth with 714th homer. 1981 Cisneros first Mexican American mayor of a major city. 1988 Mecham impeached and removed. Past decade: Reagan Lebanon policy critique. Daley elected Chicago mayor. Clinton-Yeltsin Vancouver summit with aid and alliance pledge.
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Postmaster notices address changes for Journal-World
The notice directs readers to send address changes to the Journal-World at P.O. Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 USA. It lists USPS 306-520 and states second class postage is paid at Lawrence Kansas. It also notes membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Associated Press.
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Sense of proportion in press coverage of Whitewater crisis
A Boston observer argues the media inflated the Whitewater story, noting Time and Newsweek missteps and the pursuit of sensationalism. The piece contrasts Iran Contra coverage, questions motives behind relentless Whitewater reporting, and calls for greater historical senso and restraint.
Descent of European leaders illuminates Europe’s politics
A British and European political panorama shows leaders climbing up and down in response to Brussels and domestic pressure. Major’s singed stance on Europe, Balladur’s street protests, Yeltsin’s subsidies, Berlusconi’s rise, and a cautionary call for strong, diverse governance frame a Europe negotiating unity and national resolve. The piece anticipates future leadership shifts and cautions U.S. voters about political expediency.
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Joy of song at All City Junior High Vocal Festival
Ann Anderson praises the All City Junior High Vocal Festival held March 29 at South Junior High, commending Pam Bushouse Janeal Krehbiel Patricia Boyd and guest conductor Michael Nuss for a superb performance by the city’s three junior high choirs. She credits elementary teachers and school leaders for supporting music education. George Temple, FBI Special Agent, Dallas, reflects on Lawrence officers Wayne Schmille and Carroll Crossfield’s retirements and loss, recalling training experiences and his memories of their service.
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Old Home Town in 1969 Quietly Struggles with School Projects
Problems persisted at Broken Arrow and South Junior High with lighting and vandalism delaying progress. Officials attributed unrest to broader national tensions while Harold Snider of Lawrence began an eighth two year term as state highway commissioner. Andrew Berry of Russell took on a college chaplain role with Trinity Episcopal Church.
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