Memorial for World War II needs funds and site plan
The editorial praises Senator Bob Dole’s drive to fund a Washington World War II memorial. It notes $33 million raised toward a $100 million goal, planning for groundbreaking in 2000, controversy over site placement near the Lincoln Memorial, and the effort’s importance as veterans’ numbers shrink. Dole’s leadership is highlighted as fitting given his service and injuries.
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U.S
Bob. Dole
Kansas
Washington
Lincoln Memorial
Bob Dole
Cole
Timeline of notable 18th to 20th century global milestones
The list recalls key events from 1777 to 1989 including the Continental Congress approving the Articles of Confederation, Zebulon Pike spotting Pikes Peak, Brazil's monarchy overthrow, NBC debut, Roosevelt's Jefferson Memorial cornerstone, peacetime conscription, Mackenzie King retirement, Gemini 12 recovery, Vietnam War protests, Brezhnev funeral, the Ireland Northern Ireland accord, the Palestine state proclamation, and the Soviet Union space shuttle Buran.
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Jefferson Memorial
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Atlantic
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Red Square
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Brezhnev
Britain
Ireland
Dublin
Northern Ireland
Palestine National Council
PLO
Algiers
Soviet Union
Return of the throwback speaker Bob Livingston eyed as Gingrich successor
The piece profiles Louisiana congressman Bob Livingston as the anticipated speaker in January 2000, likening him to Ford Rhodes and Michel. It notes his Appropriations leadership, pragmatic budget focus, close ties with Democrat David Obey, adoption of a Taiwanese child, mixed stance on abortion, and the fragile GOP majority ahead.
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Arizona
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Michigan
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Michel
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George Will
Rep
David Obey
Wisconsin
Obey
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Peter Arnold
Dick Gephardt
Missouri
Gephardt
Newt
Flake uses faith and business to shape urban renewal
George Will profiles Rev. Floyd Flake, ex congressman and leader in southeast Queens. He built a $50 million church complex with a clinic, credit union, and Head Start, runs a large housing and bus network, and supports school vouchers. Flake prioritizes churches and economic empowerment over partisan politics.
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Flake
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America
Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church
Manhattan
Reading
New England
Soulcraft
Kennedy Airport
Memory Lane
Lena Horne
Jackie Robinson
Babe Ruth
Count Basie
Congress
Journal-World masthead and staff listings excerpt
The document lists editorial and management roles for the Journal-World including Bill Snead Deputy Editor Roger Verdon Managing Editor John Taylor News Editor Ann Gardner Entorial Page Editor Tom Fisher and directs postmaster address for mail, Lawrence Kansas.
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Bill Snead
Roger Verdon
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
Tom Fisher
Journal-World
P.G. Box
Lawrence, Kan
City inspects East Lawrence houses under housing code extension
Three blocks east of Kansas University will be inspected as part of a city housing code enforcement extension aimed at reducing slumlord conditions. Meanwhile the United Fund lags about $20,000 below its $179,850 goal despite a deadline extension and new measures.
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Kansas University
United Fund
Gun control forum letter argues against Brady Bill
A Kansas Libertarian-leaning letter challenges waiting periods and background checks, arguing them fail to curb crime. It cites DOJ data on felons, Lott's concealed carry findings, and contrasts California and New York with gun laws. The writer urges elimination of gun control laws and restoration of rights.
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Department of Justice
Uisons
John Lott
University of Chicago
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Los Angeles
New York City
Brady
Libertarian Party
John Lee
Libertarian Party of
Kansas
Haskell
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