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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1998
Page
7
The boxer Mike Tyson, barred from boxing for ear biting and with past legal troubles, argued at a New Jersey hearing for license reinstatement but lost composure, cursing and refusing a statement. A 45 day panel deadline tests his claim of good character and responsibility.
A quick survey of landmark years includes Marilyn Monroe's 1962 death ruled a probable self overdose at age 36 in Los Angeles, the 1861 first federal income tax, Farragut's famed 1864 torpedo order at Mobile Bay, the 1884 Statue of Liberty cornerstone, and the 1974 introduction of electric traffic lights in Cleveland.
Wisconsin and Ohio governors highlight the Workforce Investment Act as it consolidates 60 programs into three flexible block grants. The bill aims to close the national skills gap, align training with job openings, and spur growth while balancing business labor and three levels of government.
Mona Charen argues that the public misuses the presumption of innocence in political cases, noting the Starr investigation into President Clinton and Monica Lewinsky. She contrasts legal standards with political judgment, urging reliance on truthful testimony and accountable conduct by leaders.
Postmaster requests address changes be sent to Journal-World P O Box BB8 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 United States Postal Service 306 520 periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas member of Audit Bureau of Circulations member of Associated Press
A Senate subcommittee blocks Daryl Jones for Air Force secretary amid a wave of posturing over morals. The piece argues hostile moral accusations have toppled qualified figures like Joycelyn Elders and William Weld, warning that moralism undermines merit and leaves the public with mediocre leaders.
Work on the Mud Creek flood protection project in North Lawrence faced a late order to study alternatives to channelization. The delay extends a long series of postponements for a urgently needed protection effort in the region.
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