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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1998
Page
7
Lawrence city officials weigh cutting property tax rates using higher valuations and state revenue gains. Commissioner Bob Moody urges a possible up to 12 percent cut, while others resist, preferring service and transit funding. Moody plans to revisit the idea as debates continue.
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Journal-World announces editors and department heads including Bill Snead deputy editor and Roger Verdon managing editor with John Taylor news editor Ann Gardner editorial page editor Tom Fisher and advertising manager. Postmaster address and circulation notes for Lawrence Kansas edition listed.
Independent counsel Kenneth Starr warned that the Clinton investigation remains open and expanding. The Whitewater inquiry now probes the president’s sexual history, with Starr telling Pepperdine he cannot predict when a final report will be issued. The ongoing inquiry risks continued harm to Clinton and provides ongoing fodder for media and political rivals.
A columnist attacks Bill Gates and Microsoft for a proposed media campaign to portray Gates as a saintly figure. The piece ridicules tech pomp, warns of antitrust pressure, and predicts media will expose manipulation, ending with the author blaming Gates for his own folly.
Hilda Enoch argues that the 1994 voter approved sales tax for Lawrence should fund general government needs beyond parks. She proposes partnerships with schools and churches for after school activities, extended hours at facilities, adult classes, tutoring, and transportation, prioritizing community services over building new centers.
Kansas University Student Senate witnessed heated debate as the Black Students Union challenged activity fee allocations they regard as unfair. An April 21 1898 Lawrence Journal editorial praised KU's growth and urged liberal appropriations from the legislature, citing historical struggles and private support.
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