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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1998
Page
7
West and southwest Lawrence face continued growth and overcrowding in schools. Residents oppose long bus routes, while district officials debate boundaries and neighborhood schools. Costs rise with delays, so planning now for new elementary schools and a bond issue is urged.
A roundup of key dates: 1820 King George III dies at Windsor. 1843 William McKinley born in Niles. 1861 Kansas statehood. 1936 Hall of Fame first inductees Cooperstown. 1958 Paul Newman Joanne Woodward wed. 1963 first football Hall of Fame inductees Canton. 1963 Robert Frost dies in Boston. 1979 Deng Xiaoping visit to White House. 1990 Exxon Valdez captain named. One year ago AOL refunds promised after service outages.
Washington column argues Hillary Clinton fuels conspiracy talk with claims of a vast right wing plot while noting the lack of facts. It discusses tapes, Lewinsky, Vernon Jordan, and the president's response amid Watergate era echoes and partisan tension.
Leonard Pitts notes the Clinton Lewinsky affair tests public trust and mirrors Watergate. He argues the truth matters more than allegations, as media frenzy, partisan plotting, and lies threaten the presidency and democracy while polls show forgiveness for affairs but not for deception.
A brief credit line noting USPS 306-520 periodicals postage paid in Lawrence, Kansas, and memberships in the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Associated Press.
A reader urges the Lawrence district to adjust school boundaries to preserve neighborhood schools and reduce islands of isolation, suggesting shifting Schwegler district lines toward Centennial to keep students with nearby neighbors. Another letter from Dighton praises KU Texas Tech women’s game attendance and urges Lawrence fans to support both KU teams. The Journal-World reiterates its letters policy, preferring concise, public-interest contributions with contact details.
Pessimism grew over federal aid for downtown rebuilding, but Lawrence already completed its project, avoiding anticipated delays and securing a head start on redevelopment.
In Topeka Clyde Reed editor and publisher of Parsons Sun said he will seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination in the upcoming August primary, aligning with party ambitions and local political activity.
The Jan 29 1898 Lawrence World quotes a humorous comparison about a large dog harassed by a small whiffer and links it to men who lie and speak safely behind insignificance. It ends with a misquoted biblical line about drawing blood and foals, courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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