Space pilot Crossfield dies in GA plane crash at 84
Editorial reflects on Scott Crossfield’s death in a small private plane crash in Georgia. It notes his Mach 2 achievement, battles with Yeager, and long career as a test pilot and aerospace adviser, praising his courage and contributions to aviation science.
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Scott Crossfield
Georgia
Crossfield
Chuck Yeager
Yeager
Kansas
Joe Engle
Scott
Engle
Old hometown in 1981 drives bid clash and litter worry
The Douglas County Commission reaffirmed rejecting the low bid from Landmark Ford in Kansas City in favor of a $1,900 higher bid from a Lawrence dealer Midway Ford. They argued the local firm offered better service and long term savings. Residents urged a glass container ban due to litter in parks and roads. The Lawrence Open School planned to stay at its current site for another year after failing to join District 497, with Michael Bryant as coordinator.
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Douglas County Commission
Kansas City, Mo
Lawrence
Landmark Ford
Kansas City
Midway Ford
Lawrence Parks
Alorng
Lawrence Open School
Michael Bryant
14Th Street
Monterey Way
United 93 film praised as needed counterterrorism reminder
Cal Thomas argues United 93 should be seen by all Americans. The film portrays passenger heroism and the hijackers’ fanaticism, offering a vivid, nongraphic account of 9 11's events. It emphasizes vigilance, resilience, and the dangers of terrorism, urging viewers to not miss the film.
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A&e
Discovery Channel
Paul Greengrass
World Trade Center
Shanksville
Greengrass
Universal Pictures
David Beamer
Todd Beamer
Elsa Gronlund Strong
Linda Gronlund
Variety
United 93
Cal Thomas
Tribune Media Services
Bush openness questioned as press clash grows
Washington observers note a widening rift between the Bush White House and national media after Scott McClellan's resignation as press secretary and CIA official Mary McCarthy's firing for alleged leaks. The piece argues for greater presidential transparency and criticizes limited access to decision making, warning that future press aides could face sustained scrutiny.
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Washington
Bush
Scott McClellan
White House
Central Intelligence Agency
Mary McCarthy
McClellan
Josh Bolton
McCarthy
CIA
Porter Goss
U.S
Europe
Washington Post
Dana Priest
Priest
Reagan
George Shultz
Tony Snow
George Bush
Mary McCarthys
David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
Public Forum letter questions Bible credibility and faith
A reader argues that biblical contradictions do not prove falsehood and cites scholarly work to show the Bible as a human collection of folklore and history. The letter discusses how gospel authors may retell familiar stories and invites readers to seek impartial scholarship before forming conclusions.
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Dianne Hofmann
Hofmann
Bruce
Springsteen
Lawrence
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