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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1998
Page
8
Critics lament the overload of vulgar dialogue in Good Will Hunting and Primary Colors, arguing it undermines strong storytelling and character, turns audiences away, and dulls otherwise commendable performances and messages.
On April 7 1948 the World Health Organization was founded. In 1862 Union forces under General Grant defeated Confederates at Shiloh Tennessee. In 1947 Henry Ford died in Dearborn Michigan at age 83. In 1949 the musical South Pacific opened on Broadway. In 1953 Dag Hammarskjold of Sweden was elected UN secretary general.
A satirical wrap of the Paula Jones sexual harassment case noting winners and losers. Florists benefit from Secretary’s Day flower orders. Paula Jones’ husband loses leverage. Ken Starr gains credibility. Little Rock hospitality suffers. the vast right wing conspiracy appears bolstered. Bill Clinton faces renewed scrutiny. Newt Gingrich gains political standing amid the scandal wrap.
A group of 30 education reformers reconvened after a long neglect of school decline to argue that schooling affects the economy and the American dream. They urged reforms including national assessments, charter schools, student funding, parental choice, merit pay, longer terms, and greater parental involvement.
The Journal World requests readers send address changes to P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888. The notice specifies the official mailing address change channel for subscribers and readers of the publication.
Amy Bartle defends transforming the Corpus Christi Church site into a recreation center to provide space for youth programs and dance, criticizing opponents for fearing traffic and loitering. She cites Parks and Recreation space shortages, supports Mayor Augustine, and urges community use of a repurposed building.
Astronaut Ron Evans, a Kansas University graduate from Topeka, named Kansan of the Year. Ellis P. Addy of Santa Fe Railway chosen new Lawrence Chamber of Commerce president, noted for his wide railroad connections. Also notes March job gains and slight unemployment drop per Labor Department.
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