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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 2001
Page
9
Editorial argues US pilots acted wisely choosing a land landing over ocean ditching near China after a collision with a Chinese fighter. It stresses the dangers of water landings, defends the crew’s actions, notes 24 aboard and two engines out, and questions calls for an apology or reckless blame amid political tension.
Mark Shields argues that relying on courts to advance policy shows liberal and conservative movements lacking confidence in majority support. He cites McConnell and DeLay using legal action to block or delay legislation like McCain Feingold, contrasting with public debate and legislative majorities. He notes Brown v Board and Roe v Wade as pivotal but warns court decisions eclipse democratic processes.
Washington Post columnist Geneva Overholser notes a rising pay gap as CEOs like Sprint's William Esrey gain vast compensation while average workers lose ground. She cites Pearl Meyer & Partners figures showing top executives average 10.89 million in 2000-16 percent higher than 1999, and broader declines in shareholder value.
Lawrence resident Megan Murphy defends Kansas abortion access in response to an April editorial on out-of-state abortions. She argues Missouri’s limited providers and Planned Parenthood moves affect Kansas figures, urging editors to include context and avoiding biased language.
Eighteen fuel elements of Uranium 235 valued at 47124 arrived for the 10 kilowatt reactor at Kansas University. Preliminary construction started for the Douglas County State Bank building at Ninth and Kentucky. A 1904 Lawrence Journal remark questions Ed Howe on dreaming of a drug store town amid saloons, hinting at early prohibition context. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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