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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1999
Page
6
A column argues for a required manners course in schools to complement reading writing and arithmetic. It cites critics of current curricula and notes poor table etiquette and disrespect at events as harming job prospects, urging parents and officials to enforce basic manners for all ages.
On March 8, 1841, Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. was born in Boston. In 1702, Queen Anne ascended the English throne after William III’s death. In 1874, Millard Fillmore, the 13th U.S. president, died in Buffalo, New York.
Washington Post columnist David Broder previews a second Bush Buchanan presidential clash. Bush announces in Austin as Buchanan declares in Manchester New Hampshire signaling a high stakes GOP race with clashes over trade immigration abortion and education.
Economic shifts push Quebec toward greater U S ties while Ottawa resists American media and culture. Separatist leaders still pursue independence but acknowledge slim chances for a quick break and describe a gradual pivot toward cooperation with the United States.
Quebec aims to keep its French identity while boosting exports and attracting bilingual workers. Politicians note 80 percent of goods go to the U S, with Bombardier and Cirque du Soleil illustrating cross border ties. The shift sees separatists embracing bilingualism as a tool to sustain Quebecs economic edge amid free trade gains.
Lawrence and Douglas County face varying water use projections to 2040 due to growth rate assumptions. Using Kansas Water Office estimates at 1.5 percent, 2048. With historical 2.2 percent growth, dates range from 2029 to 2071. Smart Growth planning could slow demand and keep water rights of about 8 billion gallons annually. Larry Kipp urges timely conservation and quality focus.
In 1899 the Lawrence World reported the county commissioners offered a $100 reward for future horse thefts and debated retroactive rewards for past thefts. The note appears in a Watkins Community Museum feature, reflecting historic government actions and local governance.
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