Broadcast Bias Spurs Player Favoritism in Sports Talk
Editorial argues that sportscasters rely on access to players for interviews and show material, shaping coverage of the baseball dispute. Announcers cultivate goodwill with players to secure tellable content, while owners remain accessible regardless of sentiment. The dynamic resembles a back pat trade, favoring players over owners to satisfy listening and viewing audiences.
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George Steinbrenners
Marge Schotts
Caller ID Helps Trap Burglars in Connecticut
In Naugatuck Connecticut two burglary suspects rang a house to see if anyone was home unaware the Caller ID device recorded their number. They rewound the answering machine after arriving to loot the home but did not know the identification feature caught them. Local residents in Lawrence also report silent call attempts as thieves scout houses. The incident offers cautious optimism that evolving tech can deter crime.
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Naugatuck
Conn
Lawrence
Connecticut
Today in History Highlights From Augusts Past
On Aug 13 1961 East Germany sealed the border to halt movement and two days later the Berlin Wall began. 1521 Hernando Cortes captured Mexico City from the Aztecs. 1846 the American flag flew over Los Angeles. 1889 William Gray of Hartford patented a coin operated telephone. 1899 Alfred Hitchcock was born in London. 1910 Florence Nightingale died in London. 1934 Li'l Abner debuted by Al Capp. 1942 Walt Disney's Bambi premiered at Radio City Music Hall.
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Berlin
East Germany
Hernando Cortez
Mexico City
Los Angeles
William Gray
Hartford
Alfred Hitchcock
London
Florence Nightingale
Modern Nursing
Li'l Abner
al Capp
Walt Disney
Bambi
Radio City Music Hall
New York
Postmaster address changes notice in Lawrence Journal-World
Address changes should be sent to the Journal-World in Lawrence Kansas using P O Box 888 66044 0888. The notice appears in second class mail and the paper is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press.
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New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas County
Kansas
Kansas City
United States
Journal-World
P.O
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Fans call for baseball boycott amid strike
Fort Worth Star Telegram reports a Friday boycott launched by Dixie Harmon and family over MLB labor dispute. The letter writer urges fans to stop supporting the game until salaries, prices, and ownership behavior align with public patience, noting long-term impact on attendance and season prospects.
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Keller
Tex
Dixie R. Harmon
L.A. Dodgers
Mrs. Harmon
Dixie Harmon
Harmons
Princess Di on Martha's Vineyard Stirs Paparazzi Frenzy
Reporters from Daily Telegraph Daily Mirror and News of the World descended on Vineyard Haven after rumors swirled that Princess Diana was secretly on Martha's Vineyard. Photographers searched houses, attics, and basements while locals pondered rumors and joked about the elusive royal.
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Martha’s Vineyard
Clinton
Princess di
Vineyard Haven
Barbra Streisand
The
Daily Telegraph
Daily Mirror
the News of the
Nantucket
Vineyard
News of the World
Lucy Vincent
Precious vote and civic duty in a divided era
A reader letter argues low turnout stems from anger toward government and apathy, urging informed participation. The writer recalls Croatian immigrant father who valued voting as a essential freedom and warns citizens earn their democracy through effort. Another letter recalls SW Trafficway construction and cites a saying about seeking permission.
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United States
Croatia
Hapsburg Empire
Jack Oregovic
Ark
City budget hearing ends with 4.81 mill levy hike approved
Five residents spoke at the public hearing as the city commission approves a 4.81 mill levy increase for the coming year. The total levy amounts to 38,656 for city residents after discussion and final vote. The item reflects local budgeting in 1969.
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