Kansas school finance plan sparks tax concerns in Kansas City area
Editorial notes the school finance plan is favorable for many Kansas residents but warns about a statewide sales tax increase of .65 cents and a 2.5 percent construction labor tax. With Johnson and Wyandotte counties near the regional tax top, builders may relocate to Missouri. The piece calls for monitoring and possible adjustments to mitigate impact.
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The White Shirt Returns as a Fashion Trend
A fashion trend report notes the crisp white shirt surged from Paris to the United States, pairing with jeans and leather skirts. After cycles of stripes and checks, the white shirt reemerges as the season's in item, hinting at continual renaissance in fashion.
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Paris
Rise in major crimes hits 1967 four months in Kansas city
Police chief William Troelstrup reports a crime rise of over 46 percent through the first four months of 1967 compared with the same period last year. The Kansas Supreme Court finds Lawrence parking lot bonds legal and plans three new lots costing about 75000 dollars. Kansas University Faculty Club names WJ Argersinger president with officers Marie Zepplin Charles Oldfather E E Bayles and Donald Boege. An 1892 Lawrence Journal ad calls for enlistment in the Seventh Cavalry U S Army for able bodied single men aged 21 to 30 with character references.
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Lawrence
WJ. Argersinger
Kansas University
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Charles Oldfather
E.E. Bayles
Donald Boege
Lawrence Journal
Seventh Cavalry U.S. Army
Postmaster Notice for Address Changes in Journal World
Address changes should be sent to the Journal-World Box 8 Lawrence Kansas. The notice references an audit or correction request and mentions a person or entity named Mamba in connection with the Avancigtad Prete. The readable fragments indicate a standard mailing directive and a note about corrections to contact details.
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Boxa8
Lawrence, Kan
Perot shakes up Bush as Los Angeles burns adds force to bid
In a dramatic snapshot of the 1992 race, Ross Perot challenges President Bush from the front while Los Angeles endures riots and a national sense of crisis. Perot pitches “people’s servant” leadership, vows no campaign donations, and critiques Bush’s campaign style amid the King verdict fallout. Bush raises funds in Ohio as Perot gains momentum.
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Texas
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Ohio
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Bill Clinton
Law and Order
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Hill-Thomas leak sets dangerous precedent
A Senate probe into Anita Hill's sexual harassment charges against Judge Clarence Thomas probes the press and pressure on civil rights groups. It questions groups like NAACP, Alliance for Justice, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, and NARAL, aiming to intimidate advocacy voices amid the Supreme Court nomination debate. The piece argues the investigation risks chilling public discourse and stresses Constitutionally protected petition rights.
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Supreme Court
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National Abortion Rights Action League
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Public forum letter questions Gulf War spending and US priorities
Joel Ahlbrandt argues the 61.1 billion Gulf War price tag reflects government priorities that ignore domestic decay. He urges voter registration and intelligent voting to demand accountability and end special interests, urging a national refresh over cosmetic fixes.
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Los Angeles
John
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Joel Ahlbrandt
Journal-World Public Forum Letters Policy Summary
The Journal-World invites public letters under 260 words on public interest topics. Letters should avoid name calling and libel, may be edited without altering viewpoints, and shorter letters reach more readers. Writers must include name, address, and phone number.
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Journal-World
Wallace shot in Maryland campaign leaves him paralyzed
May 15 1972 marked a dramatic event as Democratic candidate George Wallace was shot at a Laural Maryland shopping center leaving him paralyzed. Arthur Bremer received a long prison term later reduced on appeal and Wallace recovery dominated national headlines.
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Arthur Bremer
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