Editorial Doubts on Ginsburg Nomination and Secrecy
The column questions Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a Supreme Court nominee and critiques the Senate committee chair Biden for closing parts of the confirmation hearings. It argues secrecy undermines public access and fairness, noting era concerns over how justices may rule and the court’s future direction.
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Robert Bork
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George Bush
Supreme Court
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Public Forum Letters Critique of Front Page Coverage and Policy
Readers defend a sanitation worker Robert Shorter highlighting his 25 years of service and minor infraction while criticizing front page emphasis. The letters discuss campus protests during the 1960s, Vietnam War opinions, and call for forethought on Eastern Parkway development risking farmland and local vote rights.
Gore pushes national performance review to shrink government
Vice President Gore drives a bold plan to reinvent government within six months, weighing heavy internal reforms to hiring, firing and promotions. He compares to the Saturn plant to illustrate the vast scale of regulations and promises executive orders and fast-track legislation to force quick results.
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Asteroid near Earth and liberalism on TV noted
A Washington Post report describes a 30 foot asteroid named 1993 KA2 that passed within 90,000 miles of Earth on May 20, a near miss that could have created a crater. The piece also cites groups studying liberal content on TV and counts jokes about Clinton by Leno and Letterman, signaling a mix of science risk and media critique.
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David Letterman
George Bush
Dan Quayle
White House
Lawrence Sidewalk Sale Draws Banner Crowds Despite Heat
In Lawrence the annual Sidewalk Sale drew large crowds on a scorching day with several merchants noting record turnout. Also in local news daughters of Jefferson County on a Delta Airlines flight hijacked to Cuba were unharmed and returned home quickly. A KU student Douglas Weakley died from stab wounds in a parking lot incident at a local apartment complex. Lawrence’s United Fund goal for 1968-69 was set at 199956, up 29 percent from last year and $18000 over the prior quota. Stephen Hill will lead as UF president next year. Beverly Gibbs won Miss Lawrence-KU in Pratt. Dr. Byron Walters named temporary director of the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Dept to replace Dr. Waggenblast who is moving to Wichita.
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