Editorial: The Royals Should Pay for Windsor Restoration
An editorial argues for phasing out or trimming the monarchy, urging Queen Elizabeth and the royal family to fund Windsor Castle repairs rather than taxpayers. It notes the monarchy’s deep entrenchment yet rising public resentment over elitism, and asserts the royal residences serve public benefit through tourism but should not burden citizens for restoration costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Castle
Great Britain
Elizabeth
Britain
Windsor
Buckingham Palace
St. James Palace
Hampton Court Palace
Holyrood Castle
Edinburgh
Balmora
Scotland
Marlborough House
Public letters critique lighting theft and Iran Contra views
Mary Nunez appeals to holiday goodwill and laments stolen Christmas lights at 400 Pleasant. Kathleen A. Gentry weighs in on Iran Contra, arguing Reagan era illegal arms sales were graver than Watergate. David C. Brain references James Baker and Clinton passport file politics at 2130 W 26th No. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen A. Gentry
Reagan
Iran
Nicaragua
Nixon
Ronald Reagan
George Bush
George Shultz
Caspar Weinberger
Weinberger
Clair George
Big Enchiladas
Oliver North
John Poindexter
Bob Dole
James Baker
State Department
Bill Clinton
Baker
David C. Brain
W. 26Th
Journal-World Letters Policy Guidelines
The Journal-World invites public forum letters under 350 words of public interest. The paper may edit for clarity while preserving viewpoints. Shorter letters gain more readership. Writers must include name address and telephone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Solitary superpower faces lonely global duty in Somalia
As U.N. seeks a plan to save Somalia, the United States stands ready to lead a large peacekeeping effort. American military reach and logistics far exceed other nations, with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard three ships and rapid deployment by Fort Bragg paratroopers. Critics warn of U.N. command limits and inter-operability challenges, but Washington’s influence remains pivotal in any relief and stabilization mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
New York
U.N
Somalia
Hungary
Andre Erdos
U.S
Washington
15Th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Indian Ocean
18Th Airborne Corps
Fort Bragg
N.C
Liberia
Lewis MacKenzie
Yugoslavia
United Nations
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Security Council
United States
Pentagon
Gustav Hagglund
Janet Steiger a strong FTC chair in Clinton era
President elect Clinton aims to include diverse leaders and unconventional credentials in his administration. Janet Steiger, already FTC chair since 1989, is praised for reviving the agency, pursuing fair competition and consumer protection, and navigating funding with George Bush’s support. Her future as chair depends on Clinton, but her record stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clinton
Janet Steiger
George Bush
Federal Trade Commission
Steiger
Commission
FTC
Lawrence University
Appleton
Wis
Bush
Washington Post
Michael Pertschuk
Nintendo
Lawrence State Senator Jane Eldredge Announces Resignation
Lawrence leader Senator Jane Eldredge reveals plans to resign from the Kansas Senate to join her family in the Washington DC area where her husband Charles directs the Smithsonian National Museum of American Art. She will leave after completing her four year term, with replacement chosen by Republican committee and approved by the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Eldredge
Lawrence
Washington, D.C
Charles
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American Art
Senate
Arnold Berman
Republican Committee
Gav
John Cartin
Kansas
Kansas University
Dorothy Willner
First Nuclear Chain Reaction Demonstrated at Chicago
A group of scientists at the University of Chicago achieved the first controlled nuclear chain reaction on December 2, 1942. The historic feat marked a pivotal advance in science and energy research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Chicago
Napoleon
France
Cathedral of Notre Dame
Paris
United States
Philadelphia Savings Fund Society
Environmental Protection Agency
William Ruckelshaus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Royals
the Public Forum
Mary Nunez
Pleasant
Dalph C. Simons
Ralph Gaga
Gene Armstrong
Robert Nordyke
Caroline Trowbriy
Ann Gardner
Dolph Simons II
Donne Wiley
Dallas Dolan
William Sutcliffe
Simons
Imons Sr
Shorial
Perations
Cass
P.O
Kan
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Kow
Douglas County
Corrier Services
Kansas City
Audit Bureau of Circulat Mambar
Associated Prana
Charles J. Hanley
William Steiger
Wisconsin
House
David Broder
Old Home Town
Larry Peterson
Fred Krebs
al Martin
John Hoppe
Kenneth Gray
Floyd Bair
New York School
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!