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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1990
Page
3
The piece criticizes Washington D C mayor Marion Barry for arrogance and alleged drug abuse. It argues public officials must face consequences and compares Barry's case to Gary Hart, noting power corrupts and leaders should be held to account.
Bill Lee argues the westward growth plan for Lawrence ignores practical traffic, retail access, and downtown convenience. He notes his own commute, outmigration for better jobs, and the need for realistic planning that serves west Lawrence residents without sacrificing the city’s character. He urges balanced expansion with attention to Plan 95 and future malls.
An opinion column denounces FBI entrapment tactics used to trap Mayor Marion Barry, arguing the use of sex enticement and hidden cameras undermines justice. It condemns the Thornburgh Rule as an abuse of prosecutorial power and warns of a slippery path eroding constitutional protections. The piece urges skepticism toward officials who push aggressive methods and defends juries as the proper check.
In a winter-worn Moscow, Chekhov returns to life as Lenin’s mausoleum reappears in memory and a stage director casts Chekhov against the backdrop of broken promises. The city endures thaw, fear of violence, and rising inflation as Gorbachev’s reforms sift through daily life.
Ambassador William Lacy Swing offers cautious praise for South Africa's reform path. He cites demographic and economic pressures, warns change must occur, and notes progress under President de Klerk while acknowledging black leadership's broader agenda. The interview frames South Africa as a testing ground for transition.
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