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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1994
Page
6
Lawrence city commissioners consider a countywide sales tax plan to fund capital projects and ease property tax hikes. County and school officials will study the idea, aiming for a three‑way cooperation among city county and district to stretch tax dollars while meeting growing needs.
Kansas Relays saw Old Home Town se anal Host take a four mile relay in 16:42.4 with Jim Ryan posting a 4:01.2 mile. Delinquent property taxes reached 81282 and auctions were planned. A stamp commemorating Kansas Territory's 100th anniversary features wheat farms and a pioneer wagon. First sales May 31. County commissioners met April 19, 1894. Griffin won ice contract for county officers at 20 cents per 100.
Postmaster update requests should be sent to the Journal-World at P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 Changes of address filed with the post office are not sufficient for subscriber records and will be processed upon receipt by the newspaper.
A columnist argues Americans must balance rights and safety as crime terror rises. He cites Clinton and local Chicago housing projects where residents pushed for metal detectors and ID checks but faced ACLU opposition. The piece questions who decides crime fighting and warns the Constitution does not guarantee safety devices or universal calm.
A satirical scene features seven tobacco executives being sworn before Congress, each joking about safety and nicotine, with Rep. Waxman leading the gag as questions probe safety, propaganda, and the industry’s stance on addiction and health claims.
The piece critiques Newt Gingrich for political demagoguery after a US military loss in Iraq when 26 people died in a friendly fire incident. It defends the U.S. military budget and capabilities while labeling Gingrich's comments as a cheap shot that exploited tragedy for partisan gain.
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