Welcome to KU as Terry Allen takes Jayhawk helm
Kansas University fans welcome Coach Terry Allen as the new KU football coach. The press conference stressed academic values alongside a winning program, with Chancellor Hemenway and supporters expressing optimism. Allen, praised as a players coach, aims to bond team success with life skills while adjusting to KU traditions.
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Historic events recap from 1946 to 1985 and earlier milestones
Fifty years ago Dec 31 1946 President Truman proclaimed end of World War II hostilities. Other notes cover Continental Army leaders Montgomery and Arnold in Quebec, Victoria making Ottawa capital, Lincoln admitting West Virginia, Hayes silver anniversary re-enacted, Edison light debut, Marshall Plan expiry, Rick Nelson crash in 1985, and the Dupont Plaza fire in 1980s San Juan with casualties.
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Year 1997 look ahead flags new 2000 campaigns and political shifts
The article surveys 1997 events with political moves toward 2000. Lamar Alexander forms an exploratory committee. John Huang becomes Democratic chairman during debt troubles. Moon narrowly edges Pauken for GOP chair. Paula Jones drops suit but denies a deal. Inaugural sets a 2 hour 37 minute record. Cowboys lose NBC title. Green Bay and Denver trends noted.
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Change breeds freely in political vacuum WASHINGTON
The year 1996 is reviewed as indeterminate and vague with foreign stories seen as isolated incidents. The author laments the me generation's narrow foreign policy view, arguing false suppositions have paralyzed action and questions whether human nature and violence have changed after the Cold War.
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England
Geyer calls for tougher realism in new year reflections
Georgie Anne Geyer argues against neutrality and wishful trade fixes for global aggression. She criticizes moral relativism seen in Bosnia and Rwanda, warns of China’s rising assertiveness, and cautions that America cannot avoid world affairs. The piece urges a more tough minded, realistic posture in the year ahead.
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Universal Press Syndicate
Journal-World Postal and AP Affiliate Notice
Postmaster guidance directs readers to send address changes to the Journal-World at P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 United States Postal Service confirms periodicals postage paid in Lawrence Katy. The publication is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Associated Press.
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Coy to face Missouri as top-ranked team opens 1956
In 1956 Coy to rece Kansas, the nation s No 1 ranked college basketball team, was preparing to put its 9 0 record on the line on Jan. 5 against Missouri.
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Yeltsin Returns to Lead Quest in Uncertain Second Term
Boris Yeltsin, after a six month absence for heart surgery, resumes the presidency to confront a weakened economy, unpaid wages, and growing strikes. He vows steady leadership and reform, but faces internal Kremlin intrigue, military reform needs, and the challenge of delivering campaign promises amid crisis.
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Teachers pension plan sparks debate in 1896 editorial
The Lawrence Journal argues against state funded pensions for long serving teachers. It warns such a fund may reduce effort and foster shiftlessness, while conceding the value of saving for a rainy day. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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