Nurses prove value of extra care after surgery
A Health and Human Services backed study in Image confirms what patients and families already suspect. Additional nursing hours reduce post surgical risks including urinary tract infections by about 10 percent and pneumonia by about 8 percent. The research notes broader declines in lung problems and blood clots, urging hospital admins to fund higher nursing staff despite cost cutting pressures.
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Image
Federal Health and Human Services Department
On This Day in History December Seventh
Key historical events include Pearl Harbor attack drawing the U S into World War II in 1941, Delaware’s ratification of the Constitution in 1787, Adams becoming president in 1796, Van Buren elected in 1836, the New York Philharmonic’s first concert in 1842, the Winecoff Hotel fire in 1946, Apollo 17 launch in 1972, and Potter Stewart’s death in 1985.
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Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
America
Delaware
U.S
John Adams
United States
Martin van Buren
New York Philharmonic
Atlanta
W. Frank Winecoff
Cape Canaveral
Supreme Court
Potter Stewart
Hanover
N.H
Kerrey’s candidacy praised for frank patriotism and law faith
Mark Shields notes Bob Kerrey, a Nebraska Democrat, blends love of country with critique of government. He highlights Kerrey’s wartime sacrifice, hospital care funded by law, and gratitude for public programs that helped him rebuild. Shields argues Kerrey will be candid, irreverent, and compelling in 2000.
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Bob Kerrey
Nebraska
Kerrey
Navy
Vietnam
Philadelphia Naval Hospital
Philadelphia
Sears & Roebuck
Omaha
America
Dick Mortis
Clinton-Gore
Gore
Eisenhower
Hitler
Washington Post
Washington
Mark Shields
Creators Syndicate
House Democrats Seek Leadership on Impeachment
Democratic leaders push for direction as impeachment moves stall. House figures like Bob Livingston and Henry Hyde weigh roles while Republicans resist rush to judgment. Parties clash over who should steer proceedings amid questions on perjury and campaign fund raising. A fractured process remains unsettled as lawmakers await key actions this year.
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Washington
Clinton
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
Bob Livingston
Livingston
House Judiciary Committee
Robert Wexler
Florida
House
Henry Hyde
Justice Department
Democratic Committee
Hyde
Fed
Richard A. Gephardt
Gephardt
Joe Lockhart
Liv
Postmaster notice for address changes at Journal-World
The Journal-World requests readers to send address changes to P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 United States Postal Service 306 520 periodicals postage paid in Lawrence Kansas This notice affirms AP and ABC memberships for circulation verification.
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the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas County
Kansas
U.S
Journal-World
P.O. Box
Lawrence, Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Impeachment debate roils GOP amid Clinton impeachment talk
The piece argues that Republican leaders such as Tom DeLay push for impeachment of President Clinton, claiming votes exist in the House while a Senate conviction would require cross party support. It contrasts party tactics with constitutional requirements and public opinion, noting risks for Republicans if impeachment proceeds.
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Tom DeLay
House
Bill Clinton
Senate
Herbert Hoover
DeLay
Texas
United States
New York Giants
Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Kenneth Starr
William Rehnquist
Linda Tripp
Maryland
Rehnquist
Hamas
Jerusalem
Iran
Iraq
Kathleen Willey
FBI
Drug Enforcement Administration
Paula Jones
Jones
Old Home Town: 1898 call for lash as punishment for wife beaters
Lawrence Journal editorial from December 7 1898 endorses severe public punishment for men who abuse wives. It cites whipping and rails as possible methods, noting tar and feathers as alternatives where available. The piece is presented as a historical reflection from Watkins Community Museum.
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Lawrence Journal
Watkins Community Museum
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Cee
Clinton Sare
Rota Ai Ead
Jekyll
Ingston
White House
Congress
Hyde Committee
Elliott Richardson
Nixon
Richardson
Charles Wiggins
Wiggins
Dolph Simons Sr
Journal-Worth
Bill Snead
Roger Verdon
Johnn Taylor
Ann Gardner
Tom Fisher
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Ralph Gage
Dolph Simons III
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
Dallas Rolan
Chris Boarman
W.C. Simons
GOP
Old Home Town
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