Editorial on Honoraria and Campaign Funds Abuse in Congress
Irate watchdogs condemn former lawmakers for using 10.5 million dollars in leftover campaign funds for personal use since 1979. The piece highlights Larry Hopkins’s 665000 transfer and notes two thirds of 300-plus ex-members avoided personal use, while praising recipients who created scholarships and charities. It argues such conduct erodes public trust in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Charles Lewis
U.S
Larry Hopkins
Kentucky
Robert Whittaker
R-Kan
Kansas University
Whittaker
House
Today in History highlights major world events
July 3 marks many milestones from 1863 Civil War action at Gettysburg era Pettyson to Quebec’s 1608 founding. Notables include Washington’s 1775 command, Idaho statehood 1890, and the 1986 Liberty relighting ceremony. Also noted are deaths and landmark political rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettyson
Quebec
Samuel de Champlain
George Washington
Continental Army
Cambridge
Mass
Idaho
Navy
Santiago
Cuba
Congress
Veterans Administration
Minsk
Algeria
Jim Morrison
The
Doors
Paris
Reagan
New York Harbor
Richard Branson
Per Lindstrand
Atlantic Ocean
U.S.S. Vincennes
Persian Gulf
Vincennes
Supreme Court
Jaycees
Missouri
Jean- Bertrand Aristide
Haiti
Raoul Cedras
Aristide
Steffi Graf
Germany
Jana Novotna
Czech Republic
Don Drysdale
Montreal
Canada
Journal-World staff and postmaster note header
The text lists the Journal-World editorial and management staff including Dolph C. Simons Jr as editor and publisher and various department roles. It requests address changes be sent to the Journal-World in Lawrence Kansas and notes USPS and ABAC AP membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Ralph Gage
Dolph Simons
Ili
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
Dallas Dolan
William Sutcliffe
Journal-World
P.O
Lawrence
Kan
Whiskey Rebellion Highlights Federal Power and State Grievances
The piece recalls the 1794 Whiskey Rebellion in Western Pennsylvania over excise taxes, arguing that taxation without broad consent challenged representations. It notes Washington's 13,000 militiamen suppression, the role of regional distrust, and links to later disputes over federal sovereignty culminating at Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Hamilton
Jefferson
Madison
Allegheny Mountains
Spain
Mississippi
James Flexner
Pittsburgh
John Neville
America
Andrew Jackson
Woodrow Wilson
Scotland
Ulster
Stanley Elkins
Eric McKitrick
James Jackson
House of Representatives
Gettysburg
Media Critique of TV Networks Derelict in Duty
In a White House press room lull four networks rate themselves harshly on coverage of major issues while top anchors focus on the O J Simpson case. Anthony Lake and Robert Rubin discuss Clinton's Europe trip as interns crowd the theater. Rubin anticipates G7 talks on macro policy and currency speculation, while Thomas Patterson argues the press harms public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
TV News
Congress
Middle East
Los Angeles
Chamber
Simpson
Robert Shapiro
L.A
CNN
Anthony Lake
Robert Rubin
Clinton
Europe
Ger
Rubin
Naples
Palazzo Reale
Thomas Patterson
Irresponsible school tax debate draws reader letters
Douglas County residents clash over a proposed school tax increase and a 20 year payout plan. Robert Lemon criticizes the Lawrence school board for high costs and site choices, urging voter action and tax lid support. The Journal-World notes letters policy and submission rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Coun
City of
Lawrence
Eudora
Baldwin
LHS
Lawrence High School
Douglas County
Robert Lemon
New Administrator for Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Charles Denniston, 37, becomes Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s new administrator, succeeding Rodger Johnson who moved to a Denver hospital post. A sod-roofed Centennial booth in South Park collapsed after heavy rain, prompting a rebuilt roof with shingles, as Lawrence anticipates July 3 1894 celebrations and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Denniston
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Rodger Johnson
Denver Hospital
Lawrence
South Park
Jaycees and Lions Club
Kansas
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Honoraria Among Thieves
Dolph Simons Sr
the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire
Wade
Kansas Counties
Kansas City
United States
Bill Snead
Robert Nordyke
Caroline Trowbridge
Ann Gardner
Tom Fisher
W.C. Simons
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Mike
Rca
Pert Acted
Tobace Indust
Old Home Town
Lawrence Journal
Watkins Community Museum
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