Civility in Kansas governor race cited as focus on issues
The Kansas gubernatorial contest is praised for issue driven campaigning by Gov. Bill Graves and challenger Tom Sawyer. Despite civility, many voters remain disengaged with about 1.5 million registered Kansans not voting in recent primaries. Sawyer promotes STARS scholarships while Graves favors tax credits for low income, with both backing a new highway program.
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Agnew pleads no contest to tax evasion and resigns
On October 10 1973 Vice President Spiro T Agnew faced charges of bribery and tax evasion, pleaded no contest to federal income tax evasion and resigned his office. The same year marks the opening of the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland in 1845.
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Clinton global economy speech lacks concrete plan
Washington Post columnist notes President Clinton failed to present specific U.S. actions to spur growth at the World Bank IMF gathering. The piece argues for growth-focused policy, a one-time tax cut, faster rate cuts, and an IMF emergency fund to shield Brazil and others, urging Clinton to publish a full action plan.
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Poshard Faces Uphill Battle In Illinois Gubernatorial Race
Democratic congressman Glenn Poshard battles soybean fields and skeptical party insiders as he campaigns across downstate Illinois. He faces anti abortion and gun control scrutiny from liberal factions while Republicans, led by George Ryan, gain momentum. Analysts note the party’s rejection of Chicago liberals complicates a statewide bid in a history of Democratic losses.
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Postal address update notice for Journal-World
Postmaster directs readers to send address changes to the Journal-World in Lawrence Kansas. The notice notes USPS and periodicals postage paid status and lists the paper as a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Associated Press.
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Impeachment must proceed on Clinton actions, faith and truth
Floyd Watson of Eudora urges Congress to pursue a full impeachment inquiry into President Clinton. He warns that lying and impeding justice undermine trust and warn of a future where presidents evade accountability, calling for statesmanship and prayer for lawmakers.
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City to widen Iowa Street to 23rd Street in 1959 plan
Kansas Highway Commission adds four lane widening on Iowa Street south to 23rd in a 1959 program, with three Douglas County projects totaling about 350000 dollars. Lawrence commission approves a 13000 dollar design study for airport expansion. total work estimated at 25 million dollars.
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