Parking Controversy Spurs Lawrence Downtown Debate
An editorial argues Lawrence may not need more downtown parking despite calls for studies. It notes occasional north end crowding, defends existing surplus in a 20 block area, and suggests curbside walks and shopping trips benefit from pedestrian flow. It praises early off street lots and suburban mall parking as contrast.
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Thankful letter lauds HOME program coverage in Lawrence
Margaret S. Gordon of Kaw Valley Chapter Older Women's League commends the Journal-World for Nov 11 Variety coverage of the H O M E program. She notes the Shared Housing effort helps older residents stay in their homes with younger companions performing chores, easing life and fostering intergenerational friendship in Lawrence.
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Lawrence Country Club Stockholders Consider 600000 Expansion
In 1967 Lawrence Country Club stockholders at a special meeting backed delaying the proposed 600000 expansion and renovation project to allow further study as directed by the board of directors. A separate 1892 note in the Lawrence World recalls a fad where girls judged suitors by hat tips, promising marriage to the hundredth tipper.
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Senator Lieberman Emphasizes Dialogue Across Parties
A rising Senate figure, Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, praises cross party dialogue. Zogby of the Arab-American Institute recounts reaching Lieberman to access the Clinton campaign, noting a rare alliance across communities. Kemp also lauds Lieberman for policy cooperation, including enterprise zones and capital gains efforts. Lieberman stresses thinking through conversation and growth, turning 50 with room to mature.
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Strauss and Yeltsin forge ties shaping Russia's path
In an informal tale from the late 1980s, diplomat Robert Strauss helped Boris Yeltsin secure a space center visit, smoothing U S Russia ties. The pair built a personal rapport that aided Yeltsin's rise and the reform era, with Strauss acting as an informal ambassador for Russia's transition and urging swift progress.
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CIA Bloopers Cost Taxpayers Big Bill
Washington editorial review critiques CIA missteps costing taxpayers about 30 billion dollars. It notes the agency’s push into The Spy Channel, failures to foresee Iraq threats, Soviet collapse, Balkans wars, and Serb aggression, plus questions about reform under Clinton. It suggests Moynihan’s plan to dissolve the CIA and shift duties to State and Defense.
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