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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1997
Page
7
The piece argues for three concrete reforms to fix election practices. Establish fixed campaign periods, set spending limits adjustable for inflation, and create a nonpartisan election czar to enforce rules. Time limits and financial barriers could open office to more qualified nonwealthy candidates.
Chronological highlights note Gunpowder Plot failure on November 5 1605 with Guy Fawkes captured. Susan B Anthony fined 100 dollars for voting in 1872, never paid. Wilson won 1912 election defeating Roosevelt and Taft. Roosevelt secured third term in 1940 against Willkie. Reagan disclosed Alzheimer’s disease in 1994.
Washington Post columnist outlines the high political price Clinton faces for fast track authority. With Republicans required for passage, labor union opposition, fundraising influence, and Democratic defections threaten NAFTA alignment and a broader push for an open global market.
Joanne Jacobs argues in the San Jose Mercury News that high quality affordable child care hinges on paying for it. She notes low wages, high turnover, and regulatory barriers, urging Biden Clinton era policy shifts toward subsidies, training, criminal checks, and expanded Early Start and Head Start funding to expand hours and quality.
Postmaster directs readers to send address changes to the Journal-World at P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 in line with USPS and ABBAC AP Association memberships and periodicals postage paid at Lawrence guidance.
Lisa Blair argues for Kansas City's FOCUS KC long range plan as a hub for physical infrastructure and a civic agenda that links investment to human development. She urges Lawrence to adopt a cohesive, human investment oriented vision to guide growth into the 21st century.
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled an effort to legalize bingo by non profit groups unconstitutional. United Fund total reached about 163000 with late gifts still arriving. drive nearly met its 162000 goal before deadline extension. Jess Denions Sr. named inducted into the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame. A Baldwin Bee item from 1897 reprinted by the Lawrence World notes society notes barriers.
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