Clinton's Supreme Court pick driven by politics and balance
The piece argues President Clinton favored political considerations over pure qualifications in selecting a Supreme Court nominee. It notes concerns about Senate confirmation, regional and minority representation, and potential backlash. It analyzes Breyer's nomination and liberal hopes for a broader social change versus strict constitutional interpretation.
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Robert Bork
Bruce Babbitt
Amalya Kearse
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Jose Cabranes
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Landmark Supreme Court ruling reshapes U.S. public schools
May 17 1954 the Brown v Board of Education decision declares segregated public schools inherently unequal. Also noted: NYSE founded 1792, Norway’s 1814 constitution, first Kentucky Derby 1875, Information Please debut 1938, Vinson Act two ocean navy 1938, Truman railroad seizures 1946.
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Journal-World staff credits and mailing details
Postmaster address for the Journal-World is P.O. Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0088 US. The paper lists staff including Bill Snead Deputy Editor Robert Nordyke Managing Editor Caroline Trowbridge News Editor Ann Gardner Editorial Page Editor Tom Fisher Advertising Manager Dolph C Simons Jr Editor and Publisher Ralph Gage General Manager Dolph Simons Ill Operations Manager Dan Simons New Ventures Donna Wiley Controller Dallas Dolan Production Manager William Sutcliffe Circulation Manager. It notes USPS second class postage paid at Lawrence Kansas and that the paper is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Associated Press.
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Bill Snead
Robert Nordyke
Caroline Trowbridge
Ann Gardner
Tom Fisher
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Ralph Gage
Dolph Simons Ill
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
Dallas Dolan
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Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Germany and Russia expand talks shaping Europe future
Washington reports a growing Bonn Moscow dialogue as Germany backs Russia for G8 inclusion and outlines a 16 plus 1 security concept with NATO. Grachev signals Russia may drop opposition to Poland Hungary and Czech Republic joining NATO, while Berlin seeks eastward integration amid US caution.
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Canada
France
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Pavel Grachev
Volker Ruhe
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Partnership For Peace
Poland
Hungary
Czech Republic
Made in America sweater shocks shopper in store display
A shopper finds a rare "Made in the USA" lambswool sweater in a department store's menswear bin. The sales staff insist it is a shipping error and consult New York buyers while the customer negotiates a purchase. The item is deemed a collector's piece and kept for posterity.
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Costa Rica
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Rural landowners rally against Horizon 2020 and CPDC
In a public forum letters critique Horizon 2020 and the Committee for a Progressive Douglas County CPDC, citing urban special interests and planned land takings. Farmers from Overbrook and Douglas County oppose Sudbury traffic plans, defend family farms since 1868, and push to preserve rural lives amid political moves.
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Lopes
CPDC
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Nancy Hiebert
Martha J. Parker
Overbrook
Regents trim plans for KU humanities building amid funds squeeze
Current plans for a new Kansas University humanities building are being pared down to address financial problems. Architects stood to gain $200,000 even if no further work occurred, as the board of regents learned that the project would be restarted from scratch to fit the scaled-down plan.
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Kansas University
Board of Regents
Gas Company Rejects Ordinance in 1894 Letter
The Lawrence Gas Fuel and Electric Light Company sends a letter to Mayor and City Council rejecting terms of a recent ordinance. The World warns of another lawsuit and hefty attorney fees as litigation drags on while residents pay $1.90 per 1,000 feet for gas.
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