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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1998
Page
8
An Ohio judge ordered Tony Brown, a 37 year old male prostitute with AIDS, to speak publicly after urging viewers to seek medical attention. The ruling aims to warn contacts and deter promiscuous activity, signaling a controversial stance on public safety and civil liberties in addressing HIV.
The article lists key moments from 1917 to 1972 including Lenin's Bolshevik seizure of power in Russia, Colorado women's suffrage in 1893, Jeannette Rankin's 1916 congressional election, MoMA's 1929 opening, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse in 1940, FDR's fourth term in 1944, Nixon's 1962 press conclave and Eleanor Roosevelt's death, Carl Stokes's 1967 mayoral win, and Nixon's 1972 landslide victory.
Washington coverage notes the impeachment inquiry tests Republican unity after a strong midterm showing for incumbents. Voters favored the status quo amid economic optimism while GOP leaders face shaping a national education agenda and controlling a fragile majority, with California redistricting looming.
Leonard Pitts argues Glenn’s return to space boosts national pride and imagination, blurring lines between publicity and science. He praises the human urge to dream, noting the enduring awe of space exploration and its value beyond a single mission.
Bill Snead Deputy Editor Roger Verdon Managing Editor John Taylor News Editor Ann Gardner Editorial Page Editor Tom Fisher Advertising Manager Postmaster Send address changes to the Journal World B C Box 888 Lawrence Kan 66044 0885 USPS 306 520 Periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kan Member of Audit Bureau of Circulations Member of the Associated Press.
Readers praise the Vote Yes for Kids effort as the Lawrence school bond passes by large margins in every precinct including 90 percent on Massachusetts Street. Scott E. Morgan thanks editors. Warren B. Wood applauds Rimrock Farm fields and Dick Patterson for aiding attendees despite a muddy, rainy cross country meet.
The latest elections produced Republican strides with Earl Wilson defeating incumbent Emma Berg for county superintendent. New treasurer Bessie Bennett, register Harald Beck, and clerk Lucille Allison joined major wins alongside District Judge Frank Gray, County Attorney Wes Norwood, County Clerk Delbert Mathia, Probate Judge Charles Rankins, and County Commissioner Elmer Ousdahl. An 1898 World note recalls KU football’s 18 to 6 loss to Nebraska and internal team quarrels blamed for the defeat.
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