Two Degraded Leaders Set For Moscow Pep Rally Summit
The upcoming Clinton Yeltsin meeting is framed as a symbolic optics event likely to feature smiling photos and positive press. Both leaders face weak support, health or political vulnerabilities, raising questions about whether the talks will yield real policy convergence or mark a last act before upheaval or departure.
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Bill Clinton
Boris Yeltsin
Moscow
Yeltsin
Russia
Clinton
Washington
Congress
U.S
Paris Liberation Parade Marks 1944 Anniversary
On August 29 1944 fifteen thousand American troops marched down the Champs Elysees as Paris celebrated liberation from the Nazis. Brigham Young the Mormon Church second president died in Salt Lake City Utah in 1877. Chop suey the Chinese American dish was invented in New York City in 1896. Lowell Thomas broadcaster and world traveler died in Pawling New York in 1981 at age 89.
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Paris
Mormon Church
Brigham Young
Salt Lake City
Utah
New York City
Lowell Thomas
Pawling
N.Y
GOP fails to change Congress
Washington observers describe Capitol Hill Republicans four years into power as still captive to money and pork. The article notes gambling and tobacco money backing GOP committees, a sprawling transportation bill with projects for various interests, renewed focus on reelection, and deep splits within the party between corporate and social policy wings. It also highlights stalled term limits and ongoing leadership disputes over HMOs. David Shribman is a columnist for the Sosire.
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Kenneth W. Starr
Democratic Congress
John E. Sununu
New Hampshire
Senate
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Circus Circus Enterprises
Las Vegas
Mirage Resorts
Starwood Lodging Corp
Caesar’s Palace
Senate House
Trent Lott
Pascagoula
Miss
Auburn University
Ner
House
Evans
David Shribman
Soshire
Clinton Attitude Tied to High School Echoes and Clinton Era Fallout
Mark Shields surveys how high school experiences shape adult self confidence and finds Clinton's 1998 disclosures ripple through politics. He notes Fallon’s theory of overconfidence rooted in school days, Kennedy era ties, Starr’s role, and the enduring impact on Democrats and feminist influence in the wake of the presidents’ admissions.
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Dan Jenkins
Baja Oklahoma
Texas
Jenkins
Clinton
Fallon
Hot Springs
Bill Clinton
Arkansas
Boys Nation
Washington, D.C
John Kennedy
Rose Garden
David Maraniss
Jim French
Kenneth Starr
Starr
Ken Starr
Postmaster notice for address changes in Lawrence
Address change requests must be sent to the Journal-World in Lawrence Kansas with P O Box details and correct 66044-0888 ZIP. The notice notes USPS handling, periodicals postage paid in Lawrence and membership in industry bodies AP and ABC.
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Journal-World
P.O. Box
Lawrence, Kan
Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Letters on schooling trust and liberal extremism clash
A pair of letters discuss distrust in the Lawrence Public Schools convocation featuring Jamie Volmer and the impact of collaboration time. One writer questions parental involvement and trust lost, while another defends liberal ideas such as equal rights and environmental protection. The Journal-World outlines its letters policy and submission tips.
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Lawrence Public Schools
Jamie Volmer
Local Control Project
LEA
Kay Pirtle Carmody
Broadway
James Winn
Winn
Mike Silverman
Journal-World
Ljworld
Wilt Chamberlain Buys Parents a Home in Philadelphia
Wilt Chamberlain, then a Kansas University star, used part of his planned 80 000 dollar Harlem Globetrotters advance to buy his parents a home in Philadelphia. He bypassed KU for pro ball in 1958 59 but could not join the NBA until 1959 60 due to a class draft rule. He said joining the Globetrotters was to earn money and escape college defenses he blamed for dulling his love of the game.
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Wilt Chamberlain
Kansas University
Philadelphia
Harlem Globetrotters
Chamberlain
Trotters
Atchison Carnivals and Preachers About Kissing Flocks
The Lawrence Journal from August 29, 1898 notes dialogue about preachers kissed girls in their congregations during last year’s Atchison carnival. It argues for proper timing while asserting the right to kiss and be kissed should be abridged.
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Lawrence Journal
Atchison
Watkins Community Museum
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