Editorial: Jesse Jackson as Democratic nominee prospect
An editorial argues Jesse Jackson, if not black or liberal, might be the Democratic presidential nominee at Atlanta's convention. It praises his intelligence oratory and steadfast beliefs, contrasts him with Dukakis, and notes Jackson's growing influence despite likely not winning the nomination or defeating Bush in November.
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Washington D.C
Michael Dukakis
Massachusetts
Dukakis
Boston
Texas
Lloyd Bentsen
Jackson
Washington
George Bush
U.S
Alaska Oil Growth Defies Myths About Imports and Exports
The article notes Alaska has produced over six billion barrels since 1977 and now rivals Texas as a top oil state with Prudhoe Bay. It debunks myths that Prudhoe oil goes to Japan, stating no foreign sale is allowed without U.S. permission and Congress oversight.
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Alaska
Arctic
Prudhoe Bay
Texas
North Slope
Japan
Congress
Washington
Lawrence real estate bids and city utilities plans in Douglas County
Local officials appointed Harrison Marzluff and Bodin to appraise remaining private land for the Clinton Parkway project with a 20 day review and public hearing. Lawrence plans a 15 percent water rate hike to 69 cents per 1000 gallons for rural districts. County actions include funding for Baldwin firefighting gear, tentative small grants for Eudora and Lecompton, and 30 000 stripers released into Clinton Lake to boost future recreation. The 1964 city budget targets a mill rate of 25.787, prioritizing police. Pomona Reservoir water use remains pending until January with flood control water backed up. Senator Barkley named Democratic VP running mate for Truman. Draft for 18 year olds starts July 21. Menninger resigns from Veterans Hospital.
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Robert Harrison
Joseph Marzluff
G.F. Bodin
Clinton Parkway
Douglas County District Court
Lawrence
Gene Vogt
Douglas County
Baldwin
Eudora
Lecompton
Clinton Lake
Pomona
U.S
Alben Barkley
Kentucky
Harry Truman
Karl Menninger
Veterans Hospital
Topeka
Dukakis picks Lloyd Bentsen as running mate in tough campaign
The piece argues Gov. Dukakis chose Sen. Lloyd Bentsen to bolster the ticket, praising his pragmatism, organization, and political skill. It cautions the Democrats face a hard race in 1988, notes Bush’s stance shifts, and stresses the need for practical governance over personalities.
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Gov. Dukakis
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Washington
Bentsen
Residents defend Oread rezoning and heritage
In a Letters to the Editor feature, Sue Kapfer writes about the Oread neighborhood in Lawrence facing high density zoning. She credits the RM-D shift for preserving homes, though cites drainage and parking issues. Velma A. Corel defends Independence Day history and mocks antiwar critics, referencing World War II aircraft and the film The Day After.
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Oread
Lawrence
Sue Kapfer
Journal-World Letters Policy Summary
The Journal-World invites public forum letters under 350 words. Submissions must include name, address and phone number for authentication. the paper may edit letters without altering viewpoints. Only letters exclusive to the Journal-World are considered. shorter letters typically receive more readership.
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Journal-World
Journal- World
Riots Rock New York City During Civil War Draft
On July 13 1863 rioting broke out in New York City over the Civil War draft, escalating over three days and causing about 1000 deaths. In 1787 Congress enacted an ordinance governing the Northwest Territory.
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New York City
Congress
Northwest Territory
Gingrich attacked in Utah clipping sparks House clash
A Utah Daily Spectrum clipping calling Newt Gingrich "Hypocrite of the Week" prompts GOP concern as Democrats press a wider drive to end his House career. Gingrich insists the report misidentified his wife during a Capitol Hill sighting, while DCCC denies involvement.
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Newt Gingrich
Jim Wright
St. George
Utah
Daily Spectrum
Pennsylvania Avenue
Gingrich
House
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
DCCC
Wright
House Ethics Committee
Newt
Dave Worley
Atlanta
Congress
Slim Lode
Georgia Democratic Party
Marianne
Capitol Hill
Rick Guldan
D.C
Marianne Gingrich
Guldan
Taverna
Vin Weber
Minnesota
Weber
Randy Sabo
Sabo
Peggy Connolly
Lynn Martin
Illinois
Martin
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