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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1994
Page
9
The piece questions Phil Donahue's motives in seeking public viewership of a North Carolina execution. It ponders whether his push to televise the event served public education or driven ratings, noting the Supreme Court rejected his bid.
During June 1944 remembrance events, some German officials were asked to participate in D Day ceremonies. Pro German voices urged honoring Germans who supported freedom, while many veterans rejected any inclusion of Nazi leaders or supporters. Most believed such ceremonies should stay sacred to Allied heroes and victims.
On June 17 notable milestones include Nixon’s Watergate arrest of five burglars in 1972 as the political scandal began. Also on this date Bunker Hill fought near Boston in 1775, France’s Third Estate proclaimed a national assembly in 1789, Philadelphia hosted its first Republican convention in 1856, the Statue of Liberty arrived in 1885, and Amelia Earhart began her transatlantic flight in 1928 from Newfoundland to Wales.
The Journal World lists staff roles including editor Dolph C. Simons Jr publisher Ralph Gage general manager Dolph Simons III operations manager Dan Simons new ventures Donna Wiley controller Dallas Dolan production manager William Sutcliffe circulation manager postmaster address for changes Lawrence Kansas 66044 affiliation notes with Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press
An unnamed columnist recounts tobacco companies and Goodfellow Poison Gas funding broadside campaigns. Executives claim safety and free choice, argue against bans, and promote moderate use while touting tax and public benefits. The piece satirically notes ad imagery and media revenue debates.
Column argues America must choose between Roman expansion and Venetian commerce as North Korea tests limits of nuclear deterrence. It notes Haiti policy, embargo history, and the risk of proliferation, urging a balanced approach that blends economic power with strategic restraint.
A reader argues MTVs Under the Gun glamorizes violence but cites education as a solution. Another letter praises downtown Lawrence and contrasts it with Topekas downtown, urging preservation of Topeka’s downtown miracle. The Journal World notes letters must be under 350 words and include name address and phone number.
Lawrence United Fund budget committee votes to drop Ballard Community Center from rolls after Ballard leaders keep Leonard Harrison as director despite his 10 to 21 year armed robbery sentence. Full UF board must decide, as committee may be overruled by the 33 member board. Harrison succeeded Bill Simons after Simons resigned.
In 1954 the Sertoma Club of Lawrence sponsored a two day money raising Centennial Picnic and Square Dance at the county fairgrounds drawing more than two thousand people. The Lawrence Driving Park noted heavy crowds and exciting Friday racing matinees with close contests and renewed enthusiasm.
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