Editorial: African inaction on Sudan and Zimbabwe
The piece criticizes U S policy toward Africa, arguing Washington backs away from Sudan's civil war and Zimbabwe's farm seizures. It cites millions dead or displaced in Sudan and Amnesty International claims of state terror in Zimbabwe, urging stronger action by Clinton-Gore beyond partisan politics.
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Clinton
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Journal-World
Lawrence
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Kansas
Sam Brownback
Uncle Sam
Zimbabwe
Robert Mugabe
Amnesty International
Mugabe
Washington
Clinton-Gore
Clinton shows threat of defense policy in 2005 scenario
George Will argues that Clinton Gore rely on an ABM treaty to constrain U S missile defense while risking paralysis in a crisis. He imagines a 2005 path where U S must defend allies and deter adversaries but is hamstrung by treaties and minimal systems. He cites Russia’s role and calls for reconsidering strategic balance and space based sensors.
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al Gore
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Beijing
Taiwan
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U.S
Saddam Hussein
Kuwait
Iraq
North Korea
Soviet Union
Clinton
Russia
Senate
America
Europe
Alaska
Ottoman Empire
Paul Wolfowitz
Bush
Wolfowitz
Clinton-Gore
George Will
Washington Post Writers Group
Texas appeals death row case over sleeping defense attorney
In New Orleans Lone Star lawyers argued the condemned killer had a fair trial despite his court appointed attorney repeatedly dozing at the defense table. The contrast between courtroom seriousness and the attorney’s naps highlights a moment of profound clarity about the justice process.
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Texas
Lone Star
New Orleans
Joe Frank Cannon
Burdine case highlights flaws in death penalty justice
Leonard Pitts argues that Calvin Burdine’s 1984 Texas death sentence reveals systemic failures in indigent defense. He decries sleepily functioning court-appointed lawyers, argues fairness questions remain, and warns that wealth should not dictate justice. He calls for accountability and reform.
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Calvin Burdine
Houston
Burdine
Postmaster notice for address changes guidelines
Perasten OAL informs readers to send address changes to the Journal World in Lawrence Kansas at P O Box B88 Lawrence Kan 66044 0888 USPS 306 520 Periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kan and notes membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Associated Press.
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New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas County
Kansas
U.S
Journal-World
P.O
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Public Forum on Juvenile Policy and City Landscaping
Readers criticize Albert Murray as JJA commissioner for focusing on incarceration and a $60 million juvenile prison, arguing prevention and early services are cheaper and more effective. They point to Florida Michigan and California as failed get tough examples and urge more funding for child and family services rather than punishment. Local letters also note purple thistles along North Lawrence streets and ask who is responsible for the landscaping.
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Associated Press
Albert Murray
Juvenile Justice Authority
Murray
JJA
Florida
Michigan
California
Chad Sublet
Lawrence
North
Tanger Mall
Sonic Drive In
Donald Vaughn
Ground broken for new physician office building on Vermont street
The June 11 1900 Lawrence Journal notes ground breaking for a single story and mansard top office building on Dr A Anderson's Vermont street lot. It will measure 31 by 33 feet and include reception waiting rooms operating rooms and accessories for a modern medical office. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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Lawrence Journal
Dr. A. Anderson
Vermont Street
Watkins Community Museum
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