Douglas County race chatter highlights upcoming November ballot
Early interest focuses on the Douglas County Commission elections as two incumbents retire. Candidates sketched for sheriff, treasurer, and district attorney seats while state legislative races attract modest attention. Contested races are urged to boost voter engagement and ensure clear choices on election day.
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Victims Rights Amendment unlikely, warns George Will
Washington columnist George Will argues against a proposed Victims Rights Amendment. He cites federalism limits and the risk of broadened litigation, noting 50 states have already acted on victims rights and a constitutional change could burden courts with ongoing interpretation and delay.
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Madeleine Albright and the alchemy of praise and blame
Geneva Overholser argues that praise for Madeleine Albright in 1996 gave way to sharp unnamed criticism in the Washington Post. She contrasts anonymous attacks with named critique by Peter Krogh and highlights Thomas Lippman’s forthcoming balanced portrait.
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Free Press staff criticizes Journal-World coverage
Free State High School correspondents Betsy Lee and Jenny Frye defend their April 14 issue in a letter to the Journal-World. They argue the article on "Two White Guys" failed to present multiple viewpoints and biased coverage harmed student journalism. They urge readers to consult other pages for plays, honors, and sports results.
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Old Home Tow Five Men Arrested in 1975 Drug Raid
Five men in their twenties were arrested in a local drug raid in 1975. The article provides no immediate details about the event. It notes earlier mentions from 1960 about disciplinary inquiries into Kansas University and North Carolina University over athletic recruiting practices.
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