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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1998
Page
5
An election year forecast of a $190 million surplus prompts talk of tax relief and perks in Kansas. Gov Graves unveils a larger plan offering $252 million in relief, while lawmakers weigh revenue risks and political gains amid budget battles and re election pressures.
A brief chronology notes events from 1946 with the League of Nations last meeting in Geneva to 1990 the death of Ryan White in Indianapolis aged 18. It also recalls 1513 Ponce de Leon claiming Florida for Spain and 1973 Pablo Picasso dying near Mougins France at 91 and 1981 General Omar Bradley dying in New York City at age 88.
Washington The House used a fast tracking, no amendment vote to pass four year extensions for Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act and related campaign finance bills. The move drew heavy criticism from David Broder who says incumbents block reform to protect fundraising, noting a discharge petition could force real debate.
Judge Susan Webber Wright ruled that the alleged behavior by Bill Clinton did not meet the standard for a hostile work environment. Paula Jones failed to prove employment reversals or severe emotional distress from the meeting where she said Clinton exposed himself and asked for oral sex.
Cal Thomas analyzes Judge Wright reasoning on sexual harassment under the 14th Amendment, distinguishing acts based on status as a woman versus personal gender traits. The piece questions whether a single crude exposure or repeated acts suffice for a hostile work environment and notes potential implications for men and women in workplaces.
The notice lists standard postal and press affiliations for the Lawrence publication. It notes USPS periodicals postage paid in Lawrence Kansas and membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Associated Press.
A letter applauds Reyes Hospital staff from ambulance crews to ICU nurses calling them angels of mercy and noting the locally owned hospital’s caring community spirit. Another reader praises Lawrence Free State High School ENCORE production and thanks students and the music department for a stellar show with heartfelt performances.
The university announced seven recipients Ronald Evaris Dr William P Foster Conyers Herring John Lintner Dr Karl A Menninger Raymond F Rice and Dwane Wallace to be honored at commencement. The piece notes historical items including Amelia Earhart’s 1958 Atchison airport dedication and 1898 Lawrence war talk about organizing a colored regiment.
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