Editorial argues legalization glamorizes drugs across Europe
The piece cites Zurichs failed self governed addict park and Netherlands glossy Mainline Lady as examples of glamorized drug policy. It criticizes harmful attitudes toward addiction and warns that legalization shifts focus from rehabilitation to appearance and self esteem, harming families and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Zurich
Switzerland
Netherlands
Dutch Health Ministry
United States
Dolph Simons Jr Leader in Journalism and Publishing
Dolph Simons Jr born 1904 died 1989 led the Journal World as publisher from 1944 to 1962 and served as editor from 1950 to 1979. The Lawrence Kansas outlet held USPS post, belonged to the Audit Bureau of Circulations and was part of The Associated Press network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph Simons Jr
Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
College athletics and the Knight Commission verdict
George Will critiques the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics as it urges reforms while noting the enduring wealth and influence of college sports. He argues that athletics can teach virtues, laments academic culture, and questions whether curbing sports will truly improve higher education amid rising professionalization.
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Washington
Theodore Hesburgh
Knight Foundation
Commission On Intercollegiate
University of Nebraska
Texas Christian University
CBS
Wall Street
Main Street
NCAA
New Mexico State University
NCCA
New Mexico State
Commission
Toni Morrison
Knight Commission
George Will
Washington Post Writers Group
Visitors From Abroad Spark Eudora Picnic Season
In Eudora, readers are told of a bustling social stretch as picnics draw visitors from abroad. Bills for new events are issued quickly, promising a full season of gatherings by the mineral springs near the Wakarusa creek and Kaw river.
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The
Lawrence Journal
Eudora
Wakarusa
Kaw
Watkins Community Museum
Schol-Hall Supporter Praises Watkins and Scholarships in Lawrence
A donor recounts Elizabeth Miller Watkins building the first scholarship halls in Lawrence during the 1920s. She notes her deep involvement, Lilac Lane homes, and the positive student neighborhood. The writer urges continued expansion of scholarship halls on campus for academics and governance.
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Elizabeth Miller Watkins
Lawrence
Lilac Lane
Watkins Hall
Miller Hall
University
Ohio Street
Watkins
Battenfeld
Public Forum on School Halls and Scholarships
In a letter from Mary Loveland of Lawrence the writer notes that after graduation her heart attack caregiver may currently be in school. She suggests critics of new scholarship halls apply the same logic to support continued education.
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Mary Loveland
Lawrence
Journal-Works
Journal-World
Charity appeal for school supplies prompts reader note
Adrian Melott writes about supporting a local charity drive for impoverished children, recalling a Pittsburgh visit two years ago where schools provided books and supplies without appeals for equipment, and shares hope for another tax cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Adrian Melott
Lawrence
Huntington's dis ease letters support editor and readers
Reader describes Huntington's disease impact on patients and families and offers guidance for coping and discussing end of life choices with children. Cites resources from Huntington's Disease Society of America and local centers, notes letters policy and submission basics for Journal-World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidi
Hospice-Cares
National Center For Grieving Children and Families
Griefnet.org
Kidsaid
National
Huntington’s Disease Society of America
Hdsa
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
Hereditary Neurological Disease Center
Wichita
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis
Jean E. Miller
Clearwater, Fla
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W.C. Simons
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Ralph Gage
Richard Brack
Bill Snead
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
al Banner
Joe Lewis
Dolph Simons III
Han Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
Tom Hornbaker
Dallas Dolan
Ed Clambrone
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Douglas County
Kansas
U.S
P.O
Lawrence, Kan
Ani
Nes of
Donald Wilcox
Schol Hall
Huntington
Jan Biles
Kelly
Heidi Wright
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