Edtorial says homebound meal programs deserve funding
The piece argues that home-delivered meals are a lifeline, not a meal, and decries ongoing state and federal funding cuts. Douglas County Senior Services reports a 4 percent cut amid rising demand and costs, while Meals on Wheels serves about 65 000 meals yearly with 40 percent to homebound clients. Volunteers provide hundreds of hours, and officials vow to find a way to maintain service despite funding pressures.
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Kansas
Douglas County Senior Services
Kim Wittman
DCSS
Douglas County
Wittman
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Timeline snippets of events from 632 to 1968
A compact chronology cites 632 A D Mohammed in Mecca, 1845 Andrew Jackson dies in Nashville, 1861 Tennessee secedes, 1942 Bing Crosby records in Los Angeles, 1968 James Earl Ray captured in London in the MLK assassination case.
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Andrew Jackson
United States
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Union
Bing Crosby
Los Angeles
Decca Records
London
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
World risks in era of shifting national security debate
Geneva Overholser argues that U S missile defense plans clash with arms control, noting Clinton and Bush proposals tie defense to diplomacy, while multilateral talks stumble. She urges reframing strategy beyond Star Wars to address diverse modern threats and seek limited, workable defense shared internationally.
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Washington
Clinton
Moscow
Putin
Russia
China
America
Congress
George W. Bush
Bush
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Pentagon
Geneva Overholser
Washington Post Writers Group
Overholserg
Washpost.com
National World War II Memorial push nears funding goal
A 1995 address calls for finishing the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall Washington to honor the last generation of veterans. The campaign nears a $100 million goal with gifts from corporations foundations veterans groups and individuals nationwide.
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National Mall
Washington
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Wal-Mart
Sam's Club
America
Commission of Fine Arts
National Capital Planning Commission
Dole
Senate
Eestaortial
Periodicals Postage Paid at Lawrence Kansas
Periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas. Member of Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press.
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Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Public forum questions tax abatements for low wage jobs
Lawrence resident John Frydman challenges E and E Display Group CEO claim that tax abatements create community benefits. He notes workers earn 7.50 per hour and argues living wages and full benefits matter more, urging no incentives for firms to hire locally. The Journal World invites public letters under 350 words with contact details.
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E and E Display Group
Lawrence
E Display Group
John Frydman
Journal-World
Ljworld.com
Women Admission to Service Academies Approved by Senate
The Senate approved admitting women to U S military service academies and the House was expected to follow. Kansas University women welcomed the move and some said they would consider West Point Annapolis and the Air Force Academy if offered. State Sen. Richard Rogers was recommended as federal district judge in Topeka. Filing deadline nears with two weeks left, Republican primary contests sparse in the county. Primary set for August 2 with filing due June 20.
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U.S
U.S. Senate
House
Kansas University
West Point
Annapolis
Colorado Springs
Air Force Academy
Richard Rogers
Manhattan
Kansas
James Pearson
Bob Dole
Topeka
Kansas City Judge Urges Law Against Long Skirts
Lawrence Journal notes a Kansas City judge calling for a law banning street dresses that touch the ground. The judge argues long skirts sweep dirt, spreading germs, and should keep such attire at home for learning better conduct. The piece cites a 1900 remark via Watkins Community Museum.
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The
Lawrence Journal
Kansas City
Watkins Community Museum
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