Editorial on Rostenkowski plea talks and political stakes
The piece analyzes alleged plea bargain talks for Illinois Congressman Dan Rostenkowski amid a two year federal probe. It questions whether Clinton and Attorney General Janet Reno will let politics influence the case and weighs potential outcomes for the health care agenda and party loyalty.
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Illinois
Dan Rostenkowski
Janet Reno
U.S
Rostenkowski
Ways and Means
Clinton
Ilinois
Washington
Timeline highlights from May 25 historic events
Today in history notes 275 perish in America’s worst domestic air disaster at Chicago O’Hare in 1979. Other entries cover the Constitutional Convention quorum in 1787, Badin’s priestly ordination in 1793, Argentina’s revolt in 1810, and Ruth’s 714th home run in 1935.
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O'Hare
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Spain
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Babe Ruth
Boston Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Jordan
Abdullahn Al-Hussein
Kennedy
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Gateway Arch
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
St. Louis
Hubert H. Humphrey
Dustin Hoffman
Jon Voight
New York
CIA
William Casey
House
Carter
Calgary Flames
Montreal Canadiens
White House
Postmaster address change notice for Lawrence Journal-World
The message directs readers to send address changes to the Journal-World in Lawrence Kansas with P O Box 888 66044 0888. It notes Second Class postage paid at Lawrence Kansas and membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press.
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Journal-World
P.O
Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Listen to Chinese dissidents on MFN trade policy
Opinion argues against revoking China's most favored nation status. It warns higher tariffs and job losses, notes China's large potential market and investment, and urges listening to dissidents like Wang Dan who advocate retaining MFN. It cautions against therapylike foreign policy and frames the issue as a test of U.S. influence and values.
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Clinton
China
Iran
Libya
Soviet Bloc
Tiananmen Square
Congress
Bush
U.S
California
Florida
Max Baucus
D-Mont
Customs Service
MFN
Ries
United States
Deng Xiaoping
America
Soviet Union
Wang Dan
Schools lose sight of history under Lake County boards zeal
A Florida commentator denounces Lake County public schools for pushing a nationalist view that American culture is superior to others. The piece critiques the board’s push to curb multiculturalism, sidelined Columbus anniversary reflection, and policies like sex education limits, creationism in science, and censorship of library writings, arguing history should be taught objectively, not by decree.
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Lake County
Florida
Stalin
Lenin
Egypt
China
Japan
Lake
Lake County School Board
Pat Robertson
United States
Teens Sages or Symbols in City Guidance
Patrick Sumner argues that youth bring unspoiled boldness to address Lawrence's problems through coordinated youth efforts. He urges broad youth involvement beyond committees, envisioning large, inclusive movements and community unity.
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Project Freedom
Lawrence
Patrick Sumner
Prairie
Highway projects face delays in Lawrence area five-year plan
Lawrence Douglas County and Johnson County highway work in the five year program falters as commissioner Robert Hagen cites federal priority programs as possible hindrances while Gov. Bob Docking and local officials pledge effort to prevent problems.
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Lawrence- Douglas County
Johnson County
Robert Hagen
Bob Docking
Lawrence High School tribute names top honorees
Lawrence World highlights during a week of student tribute assemblies at Lawrence High School with honorees Stephen Hill Wilma Cunningham Jim Springer and Connie Vanderventer. A May 25 1894 note mentions the city schools monthly payroll totaling about $2 600 for over 43 instructors.
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Lawrence High School
Stephen Hill
Wilma Cunningham
Jim Springer
Connie Vanderventer
Lawrence World
Watkins Community Museum
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