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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1990
Page
3
The piece argues aging Americans fear rising nursing home costs and insurance premiums. It cites Families USA data showing high unaffordability, notes gaps in Medicare and supplemental plans, and suggests public funding and cost containment as solutions while urging relief from aging fears.
For 41 years a figure in black has laid cognac and roses at Edgar Allan Poe's Baltimore grave. Spectators watched as the ceremonial gift was delivered again, with no one intervening. The piece treats the mystery as a romantic legend, alongside Valentino's Lady in Black and the Loch Ness Monster.
Today in history recalls Nellie Bly’s homecoming to the New York World on January 25 1890 after a 72 day journey around the world. It also notes Henry VIII marriage to Anne Boleyn in 1533 and other events including the Dutch Treaty of Utrecht 1579.
Arizona politics mix of restless conservatives and midstream centrists. Burt Kruglick notes Anger from movers from Massachusetts California Midwest fuels GOP tensions. The state, admitted 1912, still hosts Westward wild battles within the party as Governor Rose faces intraparty divides.
The piece surveys Arizona political history from Evan Mecham's impeachment to ongoing tensions. It notes Mecham's reentry bid, party shifts after impeachment, rising Republican registrations, demographic changes, potential census seats, and debates over MLK Day and the Christian nation stance. It mentions Bruce Babbitt's interim governorship and Apache Junction roots.
A dialogue critiques dope money laundering, noting bankers accused of laundering narcotics earnings and a plea deal in Tampa while the bank sits in Luxembourg. The exchange questions justice, the economy, and whether bankers should face jail or continue to facilitate drug profits. The piece condemns launderers as essential to modern crime finance and ends with a cynical slogan about mutual money washing.
The public forum features readers criticizing welfare cuts and urging support for the disabled and poor. A letter laments government actions on families and children while defending life from conception, affirming faith and the sanctity of life for born and unborn. Julie Edmondson advocates life.
The Journal-World invites letters to the Public Forum under 350 words. Letters should address public interest and avoid name calling or libel. The paper may edit letters without altering viewpoints and prefers shorter submissions. Writers must include name, address, and telephone number.
Municipal Judge George Catt urged better conformance of campus speed limits with relevant ordinances and said higher limits might not worsen safety. He also noted current limits create legal issues for his court. Ron Olin named assistant chief under Richard Stanwix. Olin has Lawrence roots and Police Dept. tenure since 1971. Kansas Board of Regents plans a life sciences building on Robinson Gym annex site. Earl Johnson to receive eighth William Allen White Award. Seven Lawrence High students named Watkins and Summerfield scholars. A.W. Berter to Lawrence City Council. Census 17th set to begin April 1. An 1890 note on Kansas women by Noble L. Prentis cited in Lawrence Journal.
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