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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1997
Page
5
In a year of change the Lawrence school district names Dick Patterson, longtime LHS assistant principal, to replace Brad Tate as principal. Patterson’s prior work with Free State High School plans and Joe Snyder supports a smooth transition to the two high schools setup.
The House adopts a resolution to honor entertainer Bob Hope for more than five decades of service to U.S. troops. At 94, Hope is praised for boosting morale with his appearances at home and abroad and is urged to be named the first honorary veteran of the armed forces.
George Will argues that Clinton and reformers seek to curb political speech by banning soft money through the FEC, warning the move would extend government control over discourse and diminish Americans’ role in civic debate. He notes lawmakers like Max Cleland push broader speech restraints and calls for a strong referee to police elections.
Leonard Pitts Jr argues that biblical law is open to interpretation and questions the urge to condemn LGBT people. He contrasts Leviticus and New Testament mercy, saying genuine faith invites compassion, curiosity, and mercy rather than hatred or strict literalism. He notes God is mercy and love, and fears those who have no questions.
Postmaster notice directs readers to send address changes to the Journal-World in Lawrence Kansas with P O Box 888 66044 0888. It notes USPS and circulation audit Bureau membership and Associated Press affiliation.
A Lawrence reader fears cuts to emergency services amid large equipment spending and questions why employee contracts go unfunded while subsidies and abatements benefit firms like Jayhawk Bowling Supply and Allen Ford. The Journal-World outlines letters policy and submission rules.
The Corps of Engineers postponed the Clinton Reservoir bid opening for a fifth time with a new public bid date of June 27 for a contract projected to exceed 15 million dollars. Douglas County Democrats anticipate Muskie opposition while backing McGovern, amid California primary results and Kansas campaign strength reports. Frank McDonald of Lawrence earns a four year Kansas Turnpike Commission term from Gov. Docking, noted for his Democratic activity and role in electing local Docking allies. The 1897 university regents move to replace sidewalks is recalled with praise for ending the old board walks around campus.
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