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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1998
Page
7
A Kansas City Star piece critiques capitalizing on Quantrill Raid tourism in Lawrence. Residents defend the memory as honoring the 1863 massacre victims and the town’s rebound, rejecting commercializing the event on T-shirts mugs and jackets.
On May 22 1947 the Truman Doctrine funded Greece and Turkey with military and economic aid. In 1761 Philadelphia issued the first U S life insurance policy. Wagner born 1813 in Leipzig. The Great Train Robbery near Marshfield Indiana yielded 96000. In 1939 Hitler Mussolini pact of steel forged alliance. Sri Lanka became a republic in 1972. One year ago Kelly Flinn, Air Force first female bomber pilot to combat, received general discharge to avoid court martial.
Washington based analysis by Carl P Leubsdorf notes the United States faces limits in directing Asian events. It highlights India's push for nuclear capability, Indonesia's economic crisis, China policy questions over satellite tech, and pressure on Israel over West Bank withdrawal. U.S. leverage appears limited while global power shifts amid persistent arms sales and alliances.
California voters on June 2 will choose a governor candidate and decide Proposition 226. The measure would require union leaders to obtain written member consent before using dues for political purposes and bar employers from automatic paycheck deductions without consent. The proposal aims to curb union political spending, with supporters arguing it would return funds to workers and reduce union influence.
Postal notice informs readers to send address changes to the Journal-World in Lawrence Kansas with P O Box 888 66044 0888 and notes USPS 306 520 and bureau memberships including AP and Audit Bureau of Circulations.
Discussion swirled over Wilt Chamberlain leaving Kansas before his senior year to join the Harlem Globetrotters. Some called it treason to KU while NBA restrictions loomed, others noted the 80 000 payoff from the Globetrotters and a Look Magazine deal plus $10 000 and a new Oldsmobile. A May 22 1898 Lawrence World item quoted local lore about the Lawrence bloods and belt links.
John Hill of 1532 W. 22nd blasts Sunday J-W sports commentary by Bob Woodling. He claims Woodling slams the Royals while praising the current team under a new owner, urging readers to attend games at Kauffman Stadium and defend the fan experience. He notes costs and values family attendance.
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