Questioning Clinton’s Iraq strikes and impeachment ties
The piece questions President Clinton’s motives for ordering strikes on Iraq and how the action intertwines with impeachment hearings. It argues for military decision making by professional minds, questions whether air power alone suffices, and ponders whether aims include deterrence or regime change.
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Clinton
Iraq
Congress
Britain
Tony Blair
U.S
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
White House
Pentagon
Notable historical events on December 18 timeline
A chronicle of events: 1865 13th Amendment effective ending slavery. 1737 Stradivari dies in Cremona. 1787 New Jersey ratifies the U.S. Constitution. 1892 The Nutcracker Suite premieres in St Petersburg. 1915 Wilson marries Edith Bolling Galt. 1940 Hitler directs invasion plans Barbarossa. 1956 Japan joins United Nations. 1969 UK abolishes death penalty. 1972 U.S. launches heavy bombing of North Vietnam.
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Cremona
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New Jersey
U.S
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St. Petersburg
Russia
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Edith Bolling Galt
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Adolf Hitler
Japan
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Britain
United States
North Vietnam
Leadership lacking in Iraq policy and Desert Fox label
Jim Hoagland argues President Clinton airs a cautious campaign against Saddam Hussein, using the term Desert Fox to symbolize stealth over strength. He critiques strategic delays, political calculation, and reliance on international reactions rather than decisive leadership.
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Washington
Clinton
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Pentagon
Erwin Rommel
Saddam
Kuwait
U.S
Yom Kippur
San Francisco
Sandy Berger
Berger
U.N
Jim Hoagland
Washington Post Writers Group
Contrition and impeachment in Clinton crisis
George Will argues that impeachment should proceed as constitutional hygiene not punishment. He critiques current contrition theatrics, warns against letting polls override law, and notes mixed Republican and Democratic motives while stressing presidential behavior standards, Senate trial thresholds, and potential censure if Clinton survives.
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Washington
Caroline
George IV
Senate
Clinton
Washington Post
The
New Republic
Judicial Review
Rose Garden
House
Oval Office
Scoop Jackson
Hubert Humphrey
Mike Mansfield
Paul Douglas
Jerrold Nadler
Barney Frank
England
George Will
Washington Post Writers Group
Journal-World Staff Contact and Postage Note
Bill Snead the Deity Fulctor Roger Verdon manages editor John Taylor news editor Ann Gardner editorial page editor Tom Fisher and advertising manager postmaster. Send address changes to the Journal-World P.O. Box 888 Lawrence Kan 66044-0888 USPS 306 520 Periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kan Member of Audit Bureau of Circulations Member of the Associated Press.
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Bill Snead
Roger Verdon
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
Tom Fisher
Journal-World
P.O
Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Editor letters dispute lying under oath policy
A reader challenges a Tuesday editorial claiming most Americans think it is okay to lie under oath. The writer argues few accept any lie and condemns pursuing high penalties for personal matters that do not threaten national security, urging proportionate action and noting letters guidelines.
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Congress
Harry G. Shaffer
Jasu
Kansas Falls to NC State in Liberty Bowl Thriller
Kansas, led by Don Fambrough, dropped a 31 to 18 decision to North Carolina State in the Liberty Bowl. Local fans at Lawrence area parties felt the Jayhawks fought well despite officiating calls believed to favor the Wolfpack.
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Kansas
North Carolina State
Lawrence Area
Don Fambrough
Jayhawks
NCS
National poll has Cincinnati and Kansas State top three
Cincinnati, Kentucky and Kansas State hold the top three spots in the national college basketball poll. Cincinnati features Oscar Robertson while Kansas State showcases Bob Boozer. The Wildcats reach the Final Four but lose to Elgin Baylor’s Seattle. Kentucky claims the national title. Cincinnati fails to win a title during Robertson’s tenure but wins the next two seasons after his departure.
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Cincinnati
Kentucky
Kansas State
Oscar Robertson
K-State
Bob Boozer
Wildcats
Elgin Baylor
Seattle
Robertson
Typos mock Lawrence church notices in 1898 comm
A lengthy Lawrence Journal communication laments typographical errors that distorted public notices for church events. It mocks a 10 cent donation culture, noting how a single misprint turns Presbyterians into a social tale, while dime functions drive society goals.
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Lawrence Journal
the Journal
Lawrence Society
Watkins Community Museum
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