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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1998
Page
6
Douglas County officials urge careful use of emergency tornado sirens to keep public trust. Storm spotters provide crucial reports by interrupting broadcasts, but sirens should trigger only when a funnel has been sighted or imminent danger exists.
A chronology notes key milestones: Civil Aeronautics Authority founded in 1938, Deposit Act provisions in 1836, Sholes patents a Type Writer in 1868, Post and Gatty’s 1931 round the world flight, Taft-Hartley veto overridden in 1947, Nasser elected Egyptian president in 1956, Johnson Kosygin talks in 1967, Burger sworn in as chief justice in 1969, Air India 747 bombing in 1985, and Betty Shabazz died in 1984 with Malcolm Shabazz later sentenced in youth arson case.
Senator Richard Lugar calls economic sanctions an epidemic as U S use surged in recent years. The article notes 115 sanctions in 80 years, 61 in the last five, with mixed results. Lugar Hamilton and allies seek legislation to require clear objectives, economic impact analysis, presidential waivers, and two year limits, while Clinton favors more executive flexibility. Stacey mentions Eizenstat and Glenn proposals, and the need for multilateral support and careful targeting.
Former Defense Secretary William Perry rebutts claims of White House pressure on China missile transfers. He recounts opposing such transfers since 1994, notes the China card strategy, and criticizes the Defense Conversion Commission as ineffective. Perry urges targeted commerce tied to nonproliferation aims.
Post details list editors and managers including Pennie TOOT Deputy Editor Roger Verdon Managing Editor John Taylor News Editor Ann Gardner Editorial Page Editor Tom Fisher Advertising Manager Dolph C Simons Jr Editor and Publisher Ralph Gage General Manager Julie Bechtel Circulation Manager Dolph Simons III Operations Manager Dan Simons New Ventures Donna Wiley Controller Dallas Dolan Production Manager. Postmaster address changes to Journal-World P.O. Box 888 Lawrence Kan 66044-0888. Union notes include USPS and affiliations with Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press.
A Grant township couple urges the school board to separate the Grant School closure from the proposed bond package. They praise Grant School’s cost efficiency and community role, oppose closing it, and support funding for a new West Lawrence elementary, Prairie Park expansion, district repairs, and ADA upgrades.
In 1958 the Lawrence school board planned budget discussions with residents watching closely after a 25 percent school tax hike last year. The June 23 1898 Lawrence Journal praised Governor Leedy for calling colored troops and affirmed their duty and right to serve. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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