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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 2000
Page
1
Clinton frames a new trinity agenda tied to the nation s growing prosperity and says he will seek a $21 billion expansion of the earned income tax credit over 10 years. The proposal faces GOP and Democratic division on tax cut size and shape.
Demonstrators in Jakarta threaten to wage holy war against Christians unless sectarian bloodshed ends in Maluku. The protests reference nearly 30 deaths in three days and total deaths around 2,000 over a year amid Muslim migration and historic Christian majorities. Nearby, a Dow Corning case sees women who opposed a $3.2 billion settlement still able to sue Dow Chemical and Corning, as a bankruptcy judge notes.
Washington case tests scope of court-ordered access to children in a split family. Justices, many grandparents, urged focus on parental authority and child welfare while considering complex kin networks, foster care, and social workers. The dispute began after a mother challenged state visitation orders for Tommie Granville's daughters, arguing court intervention should occur only if a child is at risk.
A survey released its fourth annual report card evaluating all 50 states on standards and accountability for student achievement, teacher quality improvements, and school climate including class size student engagement and parent involvement.
The Quality Counts 4th annual survey by Education Week awards Kansas a D for improving teacher quality while giving an Aminus for standards and accountability. It notes progress toward better teacher quality but criticizes limited classroom observation and no dedicated time for professional development, despite a move toward performance based licensing.
Pope John Paul II will travel March 20 for a six day pilgrimage to Israel the Palestinian territories and Jordan. He plans meetings with religious and political leaders at sacred sites across Jerusalem Bethlehem and Nazareth amid security and political sensitivities. The trip will start in Jordan with a Mass at Mount Nebo and a meeting with King Abdullah II.
Hillary Rodham Clinton visited David Letterman on the Late Show in a rare public appearance after weeks of his barbs about her Senate bid in New York. The exchange mixed light banter with mentions of her Midwest upbringing and shared traits with Letterman as he teased her further.
A brief montage of items compiled by Phil Wilke from wire reports covers various local events and notices. Details are sparse but emphasize community updates and timely occurrences drawn from press wires.
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