Kansas Senate votes on campaign finance disclosure bill
Editorial argues a Kansas Senate bill aims to close a loophole by requiring groups spending above thresholds to disclose contributors for ads influencing state and local races. It would not curb expenditure but reveal who funds negative campaigns, challenging claims it infringes free speech. The House faces potential opposition and debates over First Amendment implications.
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Day history notes Senate rejects Versailles treaty vote
March 19 1920 the U S Senate rejected the Versailles treaty for a second time by 49 to 35 short of the two thirds needed. Other items include Faust premiere in 1859 Paris and 1917 Supreme Court ruling upholding railroads eight hour day. Congress backs daylight saving time in 1918 and Nevada legalizes gambling in 1931. In 1979 the House begins televising its daily business.
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NATO Enlargement Sparks Senate Debate on Public Input
Senate weighs expanding NATO to include Poland Hungary and the Czech Republic amid calls for full public debate. Critics warn of Russia’s reaction and long term security costs while supporters cite alliance strength and a firmer post Cold War role. David Broder notes the absence of open hearings and urges broader public consideration.
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Nostalgia and the Beetle myth in modern America
Leonard Pitts reflects on nostalgia for past eras, rejecting the revival of the VW Beetle as a symbol of remembered comforts. He recalls his own rotten 1967 Pontiac LeMans and observes how collective longing for the past glosses disorder, while real progress continues in prosperity, crime decline, and peace.
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Public Forum praise for students and Lady Jayhawks support
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce notes Eggs and Issues session with Central Junior High ninth graders led by Ms. Andie Parsons. Susan Schneweis commends students for insightful questions and urges better Journal-World coverage of the Lady Jayhawks Sweet 16 run, while voicing support for public letters policy at the Journal-World.
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Historic College Basketball Rivalry Highlighted in 1898 Raid
The Lawrence World reports on a raid the night before revealing the O M B saloon fled to the 700 block of Massachusetts Street continuing a flourishing business with three bartenders kept busy. It notes Kansas State and Kentucky as title contenders with Adolph Rupp later guiding Kentucky to the championship.
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