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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1998
Page
8
Law enforcement is urged to curb speeding and running yellow and red signals at intersections. Bicycle riders also ignore crossings, raising the risk of serious or fatal collisions as more motorists act without regard to traffic rules. Authorities are urged to increase attention to traffic violations to prevent tragedy.
The piece argues the CIA, born from Truman era goals, needs restructuring amid nuclear test surprises by India and Pakistan, Iraqi covert actions, and repeated scandals. It notes about 30 billion spent yearly and questions deadwood, retirements, and whether current intelligence meets U.S. needs. It cites Sen Moynihan and critic Neil Livingstone.
A historical note recalls the 1948 blockade that severed land and water routes between West Germany and West Berlin, prompting Western Allies to mount the Berlin Airlift. It also mentions explorer John Cabot spotting land around present-day Canada, the first European sighting of North America, and Henry VIII’s 1509 coronation.
The article lists the Journal-World staff roles including Bill Snead as Deputy Editor and Roger Verdon and John Taylor in key editorial positions, with Ann Gardner Tom Fisher and others listed. It also provides mailing address details for post office changes, periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas, and notes membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Associated Press.
David Shribman argues Clinton flies to China to confront problems, not escape them, facing attacks over fund raising, transfer of technology, and ties to Tiananmen crackdown. The trip mirrors Cold War summits while highlighting security, ethics, and political peril at home.
Congress fights over sanctions as India and Pakistan test nuclear devices. Lee Hamilton and Richard Lugar press a broad review to empower presidential lifting of sanctions, while farmers face a 40 percent cut in white wheat exports amid a global policy gamble. The piece notes bipartisan support and conflicts over sanctions as foreign policy tool.
Lawrence Journal-World readers critique school board conduct and plagiarism concerns linking Mary Loveland and Congressman Snowbarger. Phyllis Tiffany urges constructive teaching over political maneuvering and defends ethical standards in education. Letter includes submission guidelines for public input.
In 1973 Martin Dickinson Jr, dean of the Kansas University law school, opposed establishing a KU law school branch at Wichita State University saying it would water down law studies and facilities. In 1958 the Watts home near Lawrence Memorial Hospital was slated to host city county health clinics.
The Lawrence Journal reports on June 24 1898 that C C James claimed authority to enroll a company and urged colored citizens to support the race. Gov Leedy praised progress and announced plans to appoint colored officers throughout, urging the community to demonstrate advancement.
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