Editorial: Blind Justice and Color in Court Speeches
The piece argues Justice Clarence Thomas should be judged by the Constitution and case facts, not race or religion. It cites his KU lecture on constitutional bedrock and notes a Prince George’s County school protested his speaker role for not aiding black causes enough.
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Kansas University
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Prince George’s County
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Uncle Tom
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Wells Overlook Reopens After Local Group Efforts
Douglas County residents can now view from Wells Overlook south of Lawrence offering a panoramic sight from the Wakarusa River Valley to Mount Oread. The project, saved after delays, was aided by the Lawrence Board of Realtors and the Lawrence Home Builders Association with donated labor and materials. County workers helped with painting and landscaping, creating a renewed public landmark.
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Lawrence Home Builders Assny
Wells Overlook
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Kansas University
Mount Oread
Dole runs up the middle as Powell option eyed
Washington columnist Sandy Grady writes that Bob Dole, scarred by war and polling woes, plans a centrist 1996 bid. He courts Colin Powell as running mate to broaden appeal, hoping to close the gender gap and rally independents while facing GOP conservatives.
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Alma
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Barry Goldwater
Gary Bauer
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NATO emerges from post Cold War maze in Brussels
Georgie Anne Geyer reports from NATO headquarters on major shifts after Bosnia and Dayton. NATO is redefining its role, abandoning dual key policies, and reuniting with Europe under renewed American leadership. Enlargement begins next December as Europe and the United States align.
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Robert Hunter
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Manfred Woerner
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Journal World Staff and Postal Details
Journal World listing staff names and editorial roles. Postmaster address and USPS details included. Mentions Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press membership as standard media affiliations.
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Lawrence, Kan
Lawrence
Kan
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Associated Press
U S Policy Fluster Over China Shows Ambivalence
The United States remains furious and ambivalent toward China as it debates renewal of most favored nation status. Critics cite human rights, Taiwan, Tibet, copyright piracy, and coercive birth-control practices while warning of tariff retaliation if China blocks progress. The piece frames American policy as a cautious, dual-role mix of flattery and scolding amid a rising power.
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House
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Winston Lord
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The
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People’s Republic
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Japan
Confused KBI Leader’s Column Mentions Two Kansas Shootings
A column by Kansas Bureau of Investigation Director Larry Welch in Sunday's Journal-World contains confusing details about two Kansas law enforcement shooting victims from last year. Sterling officer Richard Tommer was wounded by a 17 year old and Wichita deputy Kevinaster was killed by a 14 year old.
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Larry Welch
Journal-World
Kansas
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Sterling
Kevinaster
Wichita
Kansas farmers borrow record funds. Whomper center to plan
Federal sources show Kansas farmers borrowing a record $18 million in fiscal 1977. The Kansas University Student Executive Committee hired Bill Ebert, former student body president, to devise a new operation plan for the glass paper reclamation center known as The Whomper.
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