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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1997
Page
7
Cousins County Commissioner Tom Taul criticized paying outsiders to review wages and benefits saying elected officials and staff should handle the work. The county considered a 50,000 plus study but chose to do it in-house, potentially saving taxpayers at least 50,000. Taul noted advances in computing make external reviews unnecessary.
A 1900 event marks the debut of the United States first automobile show in New York at Madison Square Gallery under the Automobile Club of America. The snippet notes historical events including the Opium War beginning in 1839, Grant’s 1868 victory, McKinley Bryan race in 1896, and Roosevelts 1936 landslide win over Alf Landon.
The piece notes Vice President Al Gore’s repeated visits to Southern University and LSU New Orleans as him building visibility in a Democratic race against Richard Gephardt. It contrasts Gore’s official duties with Gephardt’s campaign constraints, cites vice presidency perks, and recalls historical views on the office. It highlights the contest’s political stakes and Gore’s disadvantageous aura vs Gephardt’s persistence.
The piece argues Jiang Zemin defends Tiananmen actions and Tibet claims during a White House visit, complicating U.S.-China relations. It contrasts Beijing’s economic reform with political rigidity, notes Chinese citizens’ support for reforms over democracy, and outlines American concerns about stability, governance, and trust in partnering with China.
The item notes USPS 306 520 designation with standard newspaper carrier statements. It includes payment of periodicals postage at Lawrence Kansas and acknowledges membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Associated Press.
Letter to the editor argues for a year round 24 hour shelter and detox center in Lawrence to aid about 200 homeless residents. It notes many suffer mental illness and lack access to care, nutrition, and housing, and calls on the Coalition for Homeless Concerns to lead efforts. Judy M. Sweets provides contact details.
United Fund officials led by drive chairman Charles Haverty celebrated as the local drive surpassed its $162,000 goal just before a luncheon planning an extension. Separately, in 1957 Lawrence High defeated Wyandotte in a fierce football battle to retain the Lions' top state ranking.
The Lawrence World on November 3 1897 reports national state and local election results from the day prior. It notes Kansas Republicans gaining ground while populists face unpopularity and Douglas County sees the entire ticket carried by a strong majority.
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