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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1995
Page
11
An editorial analyzes a Kansas University survey showing Lawrence residents view quality of life slipping from 89 to 72 percent as growth pressures rise. It argues growth is inevitable and calls for thoughtful city planning, urging voters to balance change with preserving community character.
A chronicle of notable dates: Roosevelt's first fireside chat in 1933 addressing the financial crisis, New Jersey’s 1664 grant making it a British colony, Juliette Gordon Low founding the Girl Guides in 1912, Sun Yat-sen’s 1925 death, the 1938 Anschluss, Pope Pius XII coronation in 1939, a 1940 Soviet Fin nland armistice, Truman Doctrine in 1947, Paul McCartney’s 1969 wedding, Gacy’s 1980 murder verdict and later execution, Reno’s 1993 appointment, Geneva arms talks, Ormandy’s death, and Quayle’s 1995 Chile visit with Ortega and Chamorro.
The notice directs readers to send postal address changes to the Journal-World offices at P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 for updated delivery records.
President Clinton rethinks racial policies yet defends his appointees as the Justice Department presses a bid to redraw two Arizona counties for Native American majority districts. The piece argues the plan harms Native voters and criticizes the diversity push shaping federal enforcement.
The piece notes Newt Gingrich met with his lesbian half-sister Candace to discuss gay rights but quickly returned to hostile GOP stance. It portrays his refusal to protect gays from workplace discrimination, mentions Sen. Jesse Helms pushing anti LGBT bills, and hints at potential House hearings on homosexuality. It cites traditionalist allies and implies a shift from family values to political posturing.
Washington commentary notes the United Nations World Summit on Social Development in Copenhagen failed to capture broad public attention or major news coverage. It highlights a paradox: progress raises wealth levels globally while hundreds of millions remain in poverty. Public opinion favors less aid, while leaders support increases that are unlikely to materialize.
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