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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1992
Page
3
Editorial argues the city should avoid a municipal course due to costly projections and possible losses. It urges backing Pratt developers to build a privately owned public course, eliminating city fiscal risk and urging taxpayers demand slow, cautious action.
Gov. John Carlin named Archie Dykes former KU chancellor Wendell Lady outgoing House speaker and Patricia Caruthers Kansas City administrator to the Kansas Board of Regents with Sandra McMullen reappointed. Dykes left KU for an insurance post.
On December 23 1788 Maryland agreed to cede a 100 square mile tract for the national government, about two thirds of which became the District of Columbia. The day also marks Washington’s 1783 resignation and Mount Vernon retirement, along with other historical milestones such as Tojo’s execution and Pueblo crew release.
Washington notes a mirrored pace between Bill Clinton assembling his new administration and Boris Yeltsin dismantling his Russia plan. The ouster of acting prime minister Yegor Gaidar sparks speculation Russia might seek outside influence, suggesting a possible link to Clinton’s team expansion.
David Broder notes Moscow signals cast shadow over U S views of reform. Yeltsin’s retrenchment and the ouster of prime minister Gaidar shake hopes for rapid market transition. Gaidar, once a key reformer, is pushed aside as Yeltsin shifts to a more cautious path.
A diplomat warns that Yeltsin's Beijing visit signals Russia intends to curb Western ties and reassert Eurasian influence. Moscow and Beijing sign two dozen agreements covering trade and armaments, while Yeltsin praises China's gradual reform approach, chilling U.S. hopes for swift Western alignment.
A reader questions city morality policing and urges closing bars to curb sleazy trade while praising public art funding. The letter argues atheism as a religion, defends Percent for Art in Public Places, supports Dan Rockhill’s Confluence, and condemns perceived government excess and conflicts of interest in Lawrence 1992 civic affairs.
The Journal-World invites concise public letters under 350 words. Editors may condense and edit without changing viewpoints. Letters must include the writer’s name address and telephone number for verification. unsigned letters are not used. Pen names are not accepted. names and addresses will be published, but telephone numbers will not. Submissions should be exclusive to the Journal-World and typed material is preferred.
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