School sponsors ads in public schools spark debate
The Lawrence school district weighs large soft drink contracts to boost revenue amid funding cuts. Critics warn of commercialism and academic impact, while supporters point to extra money for activities. Focus turns to appropriate use of ad dollars and earlier KU Coca Cola ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oday
Pepsi
Britney Spears
Lawrence
Bill Graves
Kansas University
Coca- Cola
Kansas
Journal World Mission Statement Note
The Journal World describes its commitment to accurate and fair reporting free of editorials, safeguarding citizens rights, aiding the disadvantaged, exposing dishonesty in public affairs, and supporting community improvement projects. It lists W C Simons and Dolph Simons families as publishers and editors with historic roles and notes postal and AP affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Spare me the Pearl Harbor comparisons
David Broder argues that the current wartime burden lacks shared sacrifice, contrasting today with Pearl Harbor. He notes federal pay restraint, large budget costs, tax cuts, and recruitment shifts, saying while a nation is at war the distribution of sacrifice remains unequal and disquieting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pearl Harbor
Iraq
Bush
Department of Homeland Security
Midwest
Treasury
White House
al-Qaida
Armed Services
Mark Shields
Congress
House
David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
Campaign uses Jesus to target SUV ban draw ire
Letters to the editor decry a What would Jesus drive campaign as cynical and evasive. The writers argue the issue of global warming remains unsettled and urge evaluating all vehicles rather than invoking religion. They question the campaign’s technical merits and deny legitimacy of exploiting faith for political ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
God
David Burress
Public Forum
David
National Research Council
Lawrence
Don Dalquest
Old Home Town Highlights of Local Happenings
A digest of mixed items notes Clin ton Lake stocking with about 100000 channel catfish and a delayed 7 000 acre normal water pool now pushing toward 1981. Bridge spans miss Dec 15 deadline with 10 to 14 days more work. Bitter cold plus transportation disruptions slow daily life. Lawrence fund campaign trails by 2500 of 68000 as 1962 ends. Local FFA honorees honor leaders Husted Harris Robertson Hoover Spencer Sutton. Then a 1902 note recalls Roosevelt's message and wives as key to success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Lake
Lawrence United Fund
FFA
Stanley Husted
Kathleen Harris
Dorothy Robertson
Linda Hoover
Dorothy Spencer
Jane Sutton
Letters Policy Details for The Journal World
The Journal World invites public forum letters under 250 words. Submissions should be in the writer’s name with address and phone number, and are subject to editing without altering viewpoints. Email submissions to letters at ijworld com for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Ijworld.com
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.c.simons
Dolph Simons Sr
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Ralph Gage
Richard Brack
Bill Snead
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
Rob Curley
World Online
al Bonner
Joe Lewis
Dolph Simons III
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
H.R
Tom Hornbaker
Dallas Dolan
Ed Clambrone
the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire
Kan
Douglas County
U.S
P.O
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Sen
Everett Dirksen
Pentagon
Davidbroder
Washpost
NikeLarkoid Eee
TNO
Atenon
Cay
David Reynolds
Statehouse
Chas Gilmore
Old Home Town
Lawrence Daily World
Theodore Roosevelt
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!