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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1998
Page
10
Editorial urges swift action after voters approved a 16.6 million bond to fund a new west Lawrence elementary and other upgrades. With funding in place the district should fast track planning, involve parents and students, and prepare for fall 2000 openings while managing boundary realignments.
The Oak Hill Cemetery in eastern Lawrence, dating to 1865 as a memorial to Quantill raid victims, suffered vandalism this week. toppled stones may be hard to locate families for repairs raising questions about city funds and possible donor support. CrimeStoppers offers 1000 dollars for information and the city may allot similar repair funds.
George Willis argues Republicans confront a fractured path after a midterm loss. He surveys Newt Gingrich and Dick Armey on messaging, taxes, and the Monica Lewinsky scandal, noting a shift toward governance and devolution while warning of internal splits and a potential pivot to appealing governors like Bush and Pataki.
A Washington DNC gathering celebrates Democratic wins focusing on education child care and Social Security while party finance reform looms. Feingold narrowly defeats Neumann and Bunning edges Baesler as McCain watches. analysis notes money not always decisive and impeachment politics color the result with Republicans criticised for partisan tactics.
The bulletin directs readers to send address changes to the Journal-World at P.O. Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888. It emphasizes updating delivery details and references the newspaper’s mailing contact.
Shauna Garner of 104 Glenview Dr argues in a post election letter that public schools fail to educate her six children, citing poor English and math performance in Lawrence. She endorses vouchers as a remedy, criticizing district administrators and calling for basics in reading writing and arithmetic.
In 1973 the Lawrence City Commission, by a 4-1 vote, agreed to pursue legal action against landlords failing to fix housing code violations. A new local arts commission will review building designs for area fit. J L Constant left a will benefiting EU Endowment Association, Baker University, and the city of Lawrence with scholarships and a local area aid.
The Lawrence World reports from Nov 8 1898 a city council meeting where the mayor proposed appointing a man for certain months to care for the city's poor and asked council consideration. No further discussion was recorded. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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