Judge allows Exxon Valdez captain Hazelwood trial on felony charges
Editorial notes Alaska judge rejected the idea that reporting an oil spill protects the skipper Joseph Hazelwood from prosecution. Hazelwood, captain of the Exxon Valdez, faces reckless endangerment negligent discharge of oil and operating a vessel while intoxicated after the spill of 11 million gallons. The piece argues the reporting did not aid the Coast Guard or lessen the damage and mocks excuses based on reporting.
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Inroads for glasnost in Soviet congress clash over truth
Lithuanian bulldozer driver Kazimiras Uoka challenged Mikhail Gorbachev in the Soviet Congress of People's Deputies accusing a lie about Lithuania's presidium seat. Gorbachev defended his explanation as Astrauskas ill, while Uoka pressed for trust in bigger issues. The exchange sparked ongoing debate and no punishment for Uoka by press time.
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Buyer beware in city codes prompts homeowner caution
Gene Shaughnessy Lawrence’s chief building inspector warns that the city’s failure to adopt the Uniform Mechanical Code leaves the public with a buyer beware program. A consulting team left Lawrence to craft a proposal for a downtown shopping mall after discussions with local officials. Glenn West of the Chamber of Commerce expects the proposal to go before the city commission in January. Also, the Kansas Board of Regents approves a new agreement allowing some Kansas and Missouri students to attend classes across state lines with reduced tuition. About 150 people attended the ground breaking for the All-University Lutheran Church at 15th Street. On December 14, 1889, the Lawrence Journal noted 359 attendees formed an athletic association in the chapel near Fraser Hall to pursue campus athletics, urging continued effort.
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Postmaster Address Change Notice for Journal-World
Lawrence Kansas readers are instructed to send address changes for the Journal-World to P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888. The notice directs subscribers to update their mailing details with the newspaper office.
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Germany Unification Dilemmas Split Western Leaders
Western leaders miss the point on Germany as they debate self determination versus free expression of popular will. The piece criticizes Bush and Baker for prioritizing stability over democratic renewal, arguing Germany’s reunification is inevitable and should be led by the people rather than cautious guardians of the status quo.
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United States
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Italy
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Yale
Golden dream of communism recalled by Romanian Premier
A Romanian Gypsy violinist in Georgetown recalls life under Ceaușescu and the promised golden dream of communism. He describes shortages, secret police, and propaganda, noting people waited for Bucharest apartments while leaders lived in privilege. The interview ends with the dream going West with Nadia Comăneci.
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Letters to the Editor on taxes and abortion debate
A collection of reader letters criticizing press coverage of a Kansas tax relief bill, arguing funds shifts and highway construction links, questioning reporting accuracy, and urging government spending cuts. Contributors include Betty Jo Charlton, John V. Watkins, Kendall Baker, Sonia Baker, Del Brinkman, and Lee Scott.
This Day in History December 14 Highlights
Key events on December 14 include the death of George Washington at Mount Vernon in 1799 at age 67 and Alabama joining the United States as the 22nd state in 1819. Albert of England died in London in 1861, the Soviet Union was expelled from the League of Nations in 1939, and John Lennon was mourned worldwide in 1980 with silent vigils led by Yoko Ono.
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League of Nations
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Lennon
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Letters policy for The Journal World readers
The Journal-World invites letters to Public Forum under 350 words addressing public interest. Letters may be edited for clarity while viewpoints remain intact. Submit with name address and telephone number. telephone is not published but verifies authenticity. exclusive submission preferred.
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