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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1998
Page
6
City officials urge repainting worn crosswalk markings and boosting enforcement ahead of the Lawrence public schools opening in about three weeks. With KU and Haskell students returning, drivers will face more pedestrians. heightened police monitoring in school zones is requested to safeguard youth.
The article notes a record Powerball drawing with a 296 million dollar jackpot and a large turnout across 20 states. It contrasts the slim odds of winning with persistent participation, framing the lottery as a tax on those who failed math.
On Aug 4 1944 Nazi police raided a hidden Amsterdam annex arresting eight including 15 year old Anne Frank who died at Bergen Belsen. In 1735 John Peter Zenger was acquitted of seditious libel. In 1790 the Coast Guard began as the Revenue Cutter Service. In 1830 Chicago was planned. In 1892 the Bordens were murdered in Fall River and Lizzie Borden was acquitted. In 1964 the civil rights workers were found killed in Mississippi.
Fort Worth Star Telegram columnist argues Linda Tripp fueled the Clinton sex probe, tapes private conversations, tipped off Starr, and framed herself as average American. The piece contends she invited scrutiny, vilification, and is not a victim, urging her to retreat from public view.
Cal Thomas reflects on Calvin Coolidge, the 30th U S president, noting his integrity and frugal style. The piece recalls Coolidge’s pre dawn swearing-in on his family farm after Harding’s death, his public service in Massachusetts, and a life praised for honesty and restraint.
USPS 306 520 credits show periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas. The notice lists the publication as a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Associated Press network for press content and distribution.
A Lawrence resident objects to a Wednesday early release schedule for grades 1 through 9 next year, arguing it disrupts junior high education, reduces daily class variety, and reflects a pay negotiation rather than research. The author urges ending the policy and notes ongoing district LEA involvement.
Prairie dogs became part of a new natural visitation site on the Lawrence High School grounds as biology students and Kansas University researchers run early tests. The Lawrence School District 497 filled most teaching posts for 1973-74, seven positions remained due to federal funding gaps, assistant superintendent David Kendall said.
On Aug 4 1898 the Lawrence Eisenat published a letter from Col Fred Funston to Chas Scott editor. He criticizes Washington for ignoring generals and favoring senators and representatives in Manila regiment selections. He pledges to stay with the regiment rather than grovel to Congress and calls such influence unsoldierly.
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