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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1995
Page
1
Jesse Jackson Jr. defeated his GOP opponent by a wide margin in Tuesday's Chicago special congressional election. His victory solidifies his bid for the seat, with campaign momentum spanning local and state interests. Weather notes accompany the brief with clouds and cool highs.
Richard Erney of Salt Lake City reacted to Rep. Enid Waldhaltz's news conference blaming her estranged husband for financial improprieties. The comment questions personal responsibility as Waldhaltz pitches broader legislation. Page 6A.
The Senate fell four votes short 63 to 36 of a constitutional amendment to give Congress power to outlaw flag desecration. Key figures like Dan Inouye and John Glenn stressed the symbolic weight of the flag, while Orrin Hatch argued it limits free speech. Despite broad public passion, party lines and political tactics marked the debate as leaders urged turnout for November.
The American Legion poll from March found 79 percent support for a constitutional amendment banning flag desecration. In a Tuesday Senate vote, the House version gained overwhelming approval with Kansas Senators Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum voting in favor.
Kansas University heads toward Chancellor Robert Hemenways inauguration with plans for a gala drawn into dispute. Faculty question spending, noting deferred raises amid a budget shortfall. Endowment funds and associations contribute funds for a symposium on African American writers tied to the event.
A powerful storm along the West Coast killed at least five people as winds over 100 mph battered Oregon and Washington. Cities faced downed trees, power outages affecting 1.6 million, and widespread travel hazards. Bay Bridge truck jackknifed, drivers reported terrified conditions, while coastal seas surged and heavy rain flooded Marin County intersections.
Douglas County officials restart the jail site search to build consensus and reduce protests. A technical, criteria based review will rank about two dozen potential sites, with 15 already identified, then narrow to six to ten for engineering and cost review, and finally three or four for final consideration.
NBC announces a 2.3 billion deal to acquire American TV rights to the 2000, 2004, 2006, and 2008 Olympic Games, securing six of the next seven Games and reinforcing the network's long term coverage strategy with executives heralding the partnership as pivotal for NBC's future.
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