Lawrence Arts Center ends Carnegie Library expansion plan
Lawrence Arts Center officials abandon expansion at the Carnegie Library after six weeks of hearings and ongoing neighborhood opposition. They will seek a new downtown or near downtown home to meet growing programming needs, aiming to keep access for residents while evaluating sites and funding options.
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Navy Motto Born as Captain Lawrence Spokes Last Command
On June 1 1813 Captain James Lawrence mortally wounded aboard the frigate Chesapeake urged his crew Dont give up the ship as the ship fought a British frigate. The remark became the Navy motto symbolizing perseverance and duty under fire.
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Chesapeake
James Lawrence
Marshall legacy as a modern American meliorist figure
George Will surveys George C. Marshall's life from VMI to the postwar era, arguing his legacy extends beyond military success to a global belief in America's model. He warns critics question the Marshall Plan's decisive economic impact while noting its symbolic role in shaping Western Europe's recovery and the broader push for international modernity.
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Washington Post Writers Group
Federal shutdown bill with standby provision stalls aid
Washington debate over H.R. 1469 links emergency flood aid to an automatic continuing resolution that would prevent a government shutdown. Clinton supporters deny intent to veto, while Republicans push measures seen as pressuring the president. The Oct 1 funding cliff could erode leverage ahead of the 1998 election. David Broder notes the political brinkmanship behind relief efforts.
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Journal-World Editorial Staff Credit Line
Bill Snead, Deputy Editor Roger Verdon, Marasing Editor John Taylor, News Editor Ann Gardner, Editorial Page Editor Tom Fisher, Advertising Manager. Postmaster address for changes to Journal-World Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888. USPS periodicals paid at Lawrence. Member ABAC and Associated Press.
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Roger Verdon
Marasing
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
Tom Fisher
Journal-World
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Lawrence
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Associated Press
City Commission defers action on weak affirmative action ordinance
City commissioners called the proposed affirmative action ordinance weak unfair and ambiguous and deferred it for two weeks of revision and study by the commission and city staff. Orvel Criqui named principal for the new South Junior High. The Air Force in Colorado Springs accepts the first twins from Everest Kansas Wayne and Dean Jones. They were recommended by Senator Frank Carlson. The 1897 Lawrence Journal notes airship progress and asks what to do with it. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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Air Force
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Wayne
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Everest
Kan
U.S
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Lawrence Journal
Watkins Community Museum
Principal Brad Tate Honored For Lawrence High Service
Readers praise Dr. Brad Tate for 23 years guiding Lawrence High School, noting his dedication to staff and diverse curriculum, his role in maintaining academic excellence, and his commitment to extracurriculars as he retires for a new challenge. Eminent local residents extend best wishes.
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Debby Crady
Princeton Blvd
Halley
Joani Kampschroeder
Les & Shirley Miller
Lawrence Ave
Tom & Cindy Murray
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