Editorial argues for a 65 cent cigarette tax increase in Kansas
The Kansas Health Care Access Coalition pushes a measure to raise the cigarette tax by at least 65 cents per pack, citing reduced smoking, higher revenue, and broader health benefits. Studies from multiple states show demand declines with price rises, while Medicaid costs linked to smoking grow. public support is high and lawmakers consider $0.65 to $1.00 per pack.
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Kansas Health Care Access Coalition
Philip Morris
New York State
Kansas
American Cancer Society
American Heart Assn
Campaign For Tobacco
Free Kids
Bill Graves
Bush doctrine blurs in Middle East conflict
Dallas Morning News argues President Bush clings to black and white aims in the war on terror while Middle East realities force reversals. It notes roles of Ariel Sharon Yasser Arafat and changes in strategy with Zinni Powell and Washington officials seeking cease fire and peace talks amid renewed violence.
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Osama bin Laden
Saddam Hussein
Congress
Afghanistan
Middle East
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Yasser Arafat
Israel
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Carter
Bill Clinton
West Bank
White House
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Arafat
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Crawford
Rose Garden
Colin Powell
Powell
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U.S
Readers learn about more languages taught locally
Anita Herzfeld notes Kaqchikel and Quichua are taught by native speakers at the Center of Latin American Studies alongside Spanish and Portuguese. She calls languages a path to culture and rewards for students. Clint and Joy Clause urge Salvation Army support to keep the shelter open year round.
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Terry Rombeck
LJW
Center of
Latin American Studies
Guatemala
Ecuador
Anita Herzfeld
Lawrence
Jesus
Salvation Army
Clint and
Joy Clause
Eudora
Public Forum on Wilde Lecture and School Transfer Debate
A letter raises questions about Oscar Wilde's 1882 Liberty Hall lecture in Lawrence and marks the 120th anniversary. It then critiques school transfer policies, suggesting a $1500 per-child fee be directed to the intended school, funding playgrounds and housing improvements, while noting tax revenue losses from private schooling.
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Lawrence
Oscar Wilde
Liberty Hall
Wilde
America
Richard Ellmann
Alfred Knopf
Keith Percival
David Holroyd
Daily terror letter to the editor on Middle East crisis
A reader recounts witnessing terrorism in Israel and argues Americans have not faced daily terror. She endorses peace for Palestinians and Israelis, notes innocent deaths on both sides, and contrasts U S actions against terrorism with Israel's struggle. Suzanne Lange.
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Danne Hautmann
Middle East
Israel
Afghanistan
Suzanne Lange
Lawrence
Old Home Town Years Ace in 1977
Carter raised the 1978 wheat target to 2.90 per bushel from 2.60 after agreeing with Agriculture Secretary Bergland. Douglas County officials note the move could trigger the first farmer payments since 1973. The Baldwin power plant suffered major engine fire damage with flames rising high. KU miler Bill Dotson led the Jayhawks to a Relays relay record and a 4 05.2 anchor leg. Rep. Ellsworth endorsed Clinton Reservoir grants. A 1902 Lawrence Journal note recalls meat trust defense and steel trust comparisons. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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Carter
Douglas County
Bob Bergland
Baldwin
Bill Dotson
Kansas University
Jayhawks
Kansas
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