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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1994
Page
7
Baldwin officials endorse annexation of 161 acres to accommodate Baker University expansion and anticipated growth. The move signals forward thinking amid county resistance to further development and aims to provide space for homes facilities and services.
The Lawrence school board is urged to present two bond questions separately on the ballot. A majority supports separating the second high school from other projects, while one member backs a single package. Voters have shown prior support for improvements, but debate continues on whether to tie issues together or treat them on their own merits.
On May 21 1927 Charles Lindbergh landed Spirit of St Louis near Paris completing the first solo Atlantic flight. Also on May 21 1542 Hernando de Soto died while seeking gold along the Mississippi. Other entries recall 1832 Democratic National Convention in Baltimore. 1840 New Zealand became a British colony. 1881 Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. 1892 I Pagliacci premiered in Milan. 1956 US tested first airborne hydrogen bomb at Bikini Atoll.
Public notice details the Lawrence Journal-World publication, its World Company ownership, editors, managers, and contact info. It lists subscription rates by carrier mail and region, plus post office and circulation details, with address for changes and USPS information.
A strong editorial argues the United States must enforce executive orders to revoke low tariff privileges for China to pressure Beijing toward political reform. It asserts Beijing uses arrests and torture to crush dissent, warns Clinton against appeasement, and cites 500 new political prisoners plus U.S. business and congressional lobby resistance. It praises lawmakers like Pelosi and Gephardt and calls for sustained economic leverage to free prisoners and curb repression.
Ellen Goodman reflects on Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis dying privately at 64, avoiding paparazzi and public intrusions. Her life blended public icon with private restraint, choosing to raise her children away from the spotlight and maintain personal dignity through illness and death.
A Sharon Springs resident argues to editors and readers that organized opposition by herpetologists, Sierra Club, and presses could end the annual Rattlesnake Roundup. He claims local volunteers, PRIDE funding, and small county support face a larger national conservation effort and urges continued show operations.
Opal Jayne Kennedy, after 23 years as Pinckney School principal, is feted by the community. She heads to Hillcrest School next fall, having previously led Quincy School for 12 years and taught junior high history.
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