Thatcher vows to keep speaking out and shaping policy
Editorial argues former prime minister Margaret Thatcher should remain active in public life. It praises her determination to influence policy and suggests the United States could benefit from leveraging ex presidents' experience rather than sidelining them.
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Thatcher
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Fame and Fame Versus Success, Bombeck Notes Difference
Columnist Erma Bombeck argues that fame and success differ, with Madonna epitomizing fame and Helen Keller exemplifying success. She warns graduates that lasting impact rests on courage and character rather than merely attracting attention.
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Lawrence board approves pay hikes for teachers and admins
Lawrence school board and district teachers ratified work agreements granting 8.42 percent pay hikes plus salary adjustments for the coming fall for both teachers and administrators. KU chancellor designate Gene Budig visited to discuss faculty needs, while public health officials monitored a parasite outbreak in day care centers and farmers weighed frost damage warnings.
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Lawrence
Gene Budig
Kansas University
Budig
West Virginia University
Earl van Meter
Journal-World Postmaster Address Change Note
Receipt advises readers to send address changes to Journal-World P O Box 888 Lawrence Kan 66(44 08ua Use this postal guidance as an update notice for subscribers and mailing records.
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Journal-World
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Lawrence
Kan
Trade terms with China rely on annual renewal fight
The annual Democratic battle over extending most favored nation status for China tests Congress and the Bush administration. Bush seeks MFN renewal as policy, while opponents cite human rights and trade concerns. Mitchell argues for conditions or denial, noting broad opposition and possible veto battles.
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MFN
Yale University
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Enforcement of moral values as urban savior ideas
Roger Starr argues New York needs a modern John Wesley to salvage cities by reforming behavior among the poor. The Public Interest essays by Joel Schwartz and Lawrence Mead counter liberal aims, urging stricter morality, work requirements, and paternalistic policies to uplift the non working poor.
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Perfume Gauntlet Turns Store Visit Into Scent Assault
A first person account depicts a department store siege of scent from perfume models and sprayed atomizers. Shoppers report multiple fragrances used by staff from various houses to pressure purchases creating a chaotic, intrusive shopping scene.
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Dumbold and Klein
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