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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1998
Page
6
Editorial argues state and nation should use unexpected revenue to reduce debt and fund essential needs. It cites Kansas and national debt costs, urging prudent spending, debt payoff, and modest tax relief while still investing in education and technology.
On January 8 1935 Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo Mississippi while Galileo Galilei died in Arcetri Italy in 1642 and President Johnson declared a War on Poverty in 1964 reflecting pivotal cultural and political events.
Ellen Goodman notes the Unabomber Theodore Kaczynski illustrates the clash between mental illness and legal insanity. He disrupted his trial while claiming sanity and autonomy, while experts say jurors often reject insanity defenses. The piece contrasts medicine and law, calling the era one where evil is viewed as a loophole for illness.
Washington columnist Sandy Grady recalls Sonny Bono as a bright, self-deprecating figure in D C, blending showbiz polish with Borscht belt humor. The piece traces Bono’s life from Cher duo to Palm Springs mayor and congressman, noting his struggles, fundraising charm, and public misread image.
A reader endorses bans on smoking in restaurants bars and casinos asserting health and economic benefits. Cites studies including Glantz on bar sales finding no loss of business and notes higher lung cancer and heart disease risks for workers in smoking environments, urging action.
Kansas Governor Robert Docking, a former Lawrence banker, is sworn in to begin his fourth two year term. Maurice King, member of the 1957 Kansas NCAA runnerup basketball team, is named to an all star unit at Fort Leonard Wood where he serves in the Army and later plans to join Hallmark Cards in Kansas City.
The Lawrence World commented on the celebrated Durrant case noting that wealth often buys mercy for revolting crimes. It described Durrant as a medical student with no money who found funds to defy the law for four years, while men fall into folly and women send bouquets.
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