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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1993
Page
3
The piece contrasts the initial adviser role of early Vietnam deployments with Clinton era plans to send hundreds of troops to Macedonia. It notes vast Vietnam losses and divisions, and asks how future history will judge U S Balkan involvement compared to Vietnam.
The letter argues that immigration and asylum practices at U S entry points are lax and exploited by foreigners using fake papers and political asylum claims. It accuses Congress and the Clinton administration of inaction and warns that ongoing abuses jeopardize public health and safety while reducing faith in government.
Ed Mills of the Lawrence Job Service Center says summer employment for local youths is bleak with conditions worse than last year. Dr. Helen Gilles, longtime pediatrician, will retire at end of June after 35 years in practice, citing a need to reduce demanding responsibilities. Jo Ann Altschul of Kansas City becomes the first woman to manage a Lawrence Southwestern Bell office, announced by regional manager Steve Parson.
Virginia Signet Bank officials say a clothing store laundered about $5 million through an account in 18 months and filed 300 suspicious-activity reports since 1990. Bank costs for compliance reach $500,000 annually with little government response, while regulators study streamlining the process amid billions laundered yearly.
A provocative rant targets Frederic Fekkai for $275 cuts on Hillary Clinton and other celebrities, calling the styles dull, overpriced, and unflattering. The piece derides glam salon personas and praises down to earth barbers, urging readers to trust ordinary, affordable options like Brenda.
To the editor a reader notes an Air Force general is under investigation for critical remarks about the commander in chief. The letter suggests the general would face discriminatory treatment if he were homosexual, invoking the don’t ask don’t listen policy. The writer signs as John V. Watkins from Yale.
The Journal-World invites letters to the Public Forum. Letters should be 350 words or less and concern public interest. The newspaper may edit letters without altering viewpoints. Short letters are preferred and typically receive more readership. writers must include name, address, and telephone number.
Today in history June 12 1939 marks the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum dedication in Cooperstown New York timed to the 100th anniversary of Abner Doubledays alleged invention of baseball. The list notes other historical events including Virginia Bill of Rights adoption 1776 Iowa Territory organization 1838 and Medgar Evers killing 1963.
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