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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 2001
Page
7
An Air Transat Airbus A330 carrying 304 aboard lost engine power after a fuel leak, forcing a glide to a dry landing in the Azores. The veteran Canadian pilots, aided by crew, kept controls powered via auxiliary systems and calm passenger handling, minimizing injuries and demonstrating outstanding duty beyond the call.
The Lawrence Journal notes in 1901 that whiskey is said to cause crime yet the sparsity of saloons in Lawrence contrasts with higher crime dockets in nearby counties. It cites Atchison and Douglas counties with populations and court dockets to question the connection.
Trudy Rubin reflects on being summoned for jury duty after travel and notes Philadelphia expands juror pools with perks and date options while debating higher per diems. She contrasts American jury rights with Russia China Iran and Zimbabwe, where courts lack citizen juries and face harsh justice.
Larry Eichel analyzes how rebates and a shrinking surplus affect budget politics. He cautions that short term tax rebates help, but long term cuts may widen deficits and shift power in Congress. If the economy rebounds, Republicans fare well. if not, they risk losing the House and Senate in 2002.
Shirley Leach of Lawrence writes to oppose a 25 percent salary reduction for Steve Jansen at the Watkins Community Museum. She argues the move harms local history efforts, noting his decades of service, outreach to Cub Scouts, nursing home nostalgia visits, and willingness to guide residents with regional history.
A reader applauds Harvard Road traffic calming and urges reactivating speed bumps in newer KU parking lots. With school reopenings, Lawrence sees more young drivers and asks city to deploy innovative devices in large lots to curb speeding while backing out.
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