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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1999

Page

9

Oil tax relief debate questions where to draw line

The piece weighs oil producers seeking severance and sales tax relief against broader relief needs for farmers and ranchers as commodity prices fall. It argues lawmakers must define who qualifies for special tax relief to avoid endless exceptions while acknowledging the hardships in both oil and agriculture sectors.

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Helmet habit helps kids avoid injuries in bike crashes

Lawrence Bicycle Club volunteers with police officers and emergency personnel to fit and distribute free bicycle helmets funded by the Children's Miracle Network from Laird Noller Automotive. Over three thousand helmets have been given away locally in four years, aiding safety and reducing injury severity in accidents.

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School shootings spark debate on values and gun control

Cal Thomas argues that political expediency and secular values undermine moral responsibility. He cites teenage testimonies after a Georgia school shooting, urges reinserting moral guidance at home, supports school choice, and notes past school safety measures like metal detectors. He defends parental choice and warns that without moral binding, new gun restrictions may fail to protect lives.

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HMO experiment failed to alter health care equation

The late 1980s push for managed care and HMOs aimed to curb costs and reduce the uninsured without government control. Doctors faced tighter limits while insurance premiums rose, uninsured numbers grew, and employers shifted costs to workers. Premiums surged, and Clinton reforms stalled as private insurers constrained access.

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Postmaster notice on address changes published

Local journal alert instructs readers to send all address changes to the journal World at 7.0 Box B8B Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888. Includes USPS 306 520 and notes periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas. Mentions membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Associated Press.

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Letter to editor on media violence and gun rights

A reader argues against censoring films and music while criticizing government overreach on gun rights. They warn of social breakdown, citing Littleton and urban migration, urging community health, free speech, and responsible policies. The letter includes submission guidelines for The Journal-World.

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First HOPE Award winner at Kansas University named

In 1959 Clayton Krehbiel, choral director, became the inaugural HOPE Award recipient for teaching excellence as faculty voting by the senior class. Clinton Presbyterian Church was formally dedicated with Rev. Max Maguire serving as minister.

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Wire trust and legistration urged after plant closure

On May 25, 1899 the Lawrence World editorialized after the local barbed wire plant closed. It argued that the wire trust keeps bale ties cheaper in theory but higher in practice to crush small makers, calling for legislation against trusts as a crucial lesson in the debate.

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