The Gores Face Criticism Over Charitable Giving Figures
The column questions Vice President Gore and wife Tipper reporting 1997 charitable gifts of only 353 dollars of their 197 729 income. It notes prior year giving, campaign against private charity, and calls for explanation amid public grandstanding on private philanthropy.
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al Gore
Gore
Tipper
Internal Revenue Service
Gores
Washington
Harvard
USA ‘Today
Tipper Gore
Clinton
Day in History: 1862 DC slavery bill becomes law
In 1862 a bill ending slavery in the District of Columbia passed and became law, marking a pivotal moment in emancipation. The measure tightened the path toward abolition in the capital while reflecting broader national tensions over slavery and rights during the Civil War era.
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District of Columbia
Belfast accord tests Ireland’s shift from sovereignty to global ties
Jim Hoagland argues the Belfast agreement signals Ireland and Britain ceding traditional sovereignty to embrace globalization. May 22 poll in Northern Ireland asks voters to choose between old sectarian politics and new opportunities in a connected world, with devolution and cross border councils shaping the Emerald Isle.
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Tip O'Neill
Northern Ireland
Tony Blair
Britain
Bertie Ahern
Ireland
U.S
George Mitchell
Clinton
Belfast
O'Neill
Dublin
Blair
Northern Ireland Assembly
Council of the Isles
Scotland
Wales
European Union
Emerald Isle
London
Ulster
Jim Hoagland
Washington Post Writers Group
No such thing as Superman stays in our world
Leonard Pitts argues the idea of an infallible hero has faded since 1938. He contrasts the old faith in supermen with modern cynicism, noting how even icons like Michael Jordan are scrutinized for faults. He suggests greatness now means imperfect heroism and persistent effort, not flawless perfection.
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Gil Scott- Heron
Michael Jordan
Jordan
Clark Kent
Superman
You
Nietzsche
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Sol
Leonard Pitts
The
Miami Herald
Postmaster notice on address changes and mail circulation
The document states to send address changes to the Journal-World in Lawrence Kansas. It notes periodicals postage paid at Lawrence and lists affiliations with the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Associated Press.
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Journal-World
P.O
Lawrence, Kan
Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Sunflower site debate on Oz project sparked by public hearing
State Sen. Chris Steineger argues Wyandotte County is best for the Oz theme park location contrasting Sunflower development. He calls for park land and green space, warns of environmental risks from asbestos and waste, and proposes a Sunflower alternative while noting traffic and toll implications on K-10 and a potential Topeka corridor.
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DeSoto High School
Lawrence
Kansas City
South Lawrence
Topeka
Shawnee County
Douglas County
Environmental Protection Agency
Kansas
Johnson County
DeSoto
Sunflower
Wyandotte County
ISC
Wyandotte
Chris Steineger
Kan
KU Center Lands Skylab Research Contract
A research contract valued at 62000 dollars was awarded to the Kansas University Center for Research Inc by NASA for Skylab participation set for a May launch. Also on the city commission agenda was a 20 acre rezoning request for Kmart stores at the southeast corner of 31st and Iowa, expected to gain approval.
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Kansas University Center For Research Inc
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Kmart
31St
Iowa
City Commission
Patriot enlistment in 1898 Journal comment on war aims
The Lawrence Journal on April 16 1898 notes men willing to join if granted command or rank. It remarks the typical American vision of war is to march with shoulder straps, highlighting desires for leadership before battle.
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The
Lawrence Journal
Spain
Journal
Watkins Community Museum
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