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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 2004
Page
9
An editorial celebrates American success in Athens with Paul Hamm gold in all around gymnastics Carly Patterson winning gold and a chorus of swimmers led by Michael Phelps. It appraises the shared joy amid drug controversies and urges enjoying the human drama and effort behind Olympic competition.
The piece questions if campaign laws can ban business ads as Russ Darrow runs for U S Senate in Wisconsin. It notes McCain Feingold restrictions on electioneering communications and the debate over corporate advertising tied to political campaigns, citing Common Cause and noting implications for Darrow Group advertising and sales.
Lawrence shows a 664 population rise to 27 124 in state counts while federal tallies including Kansas University students push near 40 000. Local officials say state and county methods deprive Lawrence of tax funds, amid a long ongoing dispute over census figures. A 1904 note recalls a Kaw River bridge pier sinking under heavy current. The Santa Fe Kansas Oklahoma and Texas Express derailed near Tecumseh injuring five, with extensive damage and no fatalities reported.
A letter to the editor from Janet Thellman of Lawrence commends music teachers for enriching students across Lawrence schools and KU music camp leaders for junior highs and private instructors. She notes June concerts at multiple venues and thanks those dedicated to youth musical instruction.
A reader thanks D and D Tire for prompt service after a late night car issue and praises honest handling. Letters urge voting, warn against vandalism, and discuss sales tax versus property tax to fund schools in Johnson County.
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