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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1998
Page
8
KU faces chronic parking woes as oversold permits leave yellow lots packed and drivers snarling during peak hours. Students pay 75 for permits while campus officials test park and ride options and a new north of campus structure is planned.
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Dimitri K. Simes argues that reappointing Viktor Chernomyrdin as prime minister offers Russia a chance to stabilize politics and push reforms through parliament. He notes Kiriyenko’s collapse and IMF pressures, urging Washington to back measured reform, reduced meddling, and transparent reforms while pressing for property rights and anti monopoly laws. The piece stresses dialogue with the Duma and safeguarding U.S. interests without controlling Russia.
North Carolina mother debates sexual orientation with a columnist. Leonard Pitts argues for loving a son as he is and questions the idea that God would condemn him. The piece urges parents to meet their child where he is and choose compassion over condemnation.
The notice states USPS 306 520 periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas, lists membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Associated Press, and identifies the publication as a member.
A reader criticizes Western Resources for a May wind power demonstration in Kansas. They allege the project is PR-focused, costly, and aimed at appeasing public opinion while the company remains committed to coal. The letter urges real renewable adoption and lower consumer bills.
KU coach Jack Mitchell begins his first year at Kansas as co captains Bobby Marshall and Homer Floyd lead the team in fall practice. Mitchell comes from Wichita University Arkansas with a $15,000 salary. Nearby, Don Carbaugh and Arnold Brubeck undertake an early buffalo hunt four miles north of Eudora after a buffalo cow from a cache herd of about 50 broke free.
The Lawrence Journal on August 31 1898 urged parks for cities noting Bismarck Grove had been inaccessible and would be near access once an electric line arrived. The line never arrived and the grove did not become a park. Located east of North Lawrence near FMC Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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