Editorial on Yasser Arafat as a Terrorist Leader
A critical editorial argues Yasser Arafat and his PLO leadership caused ongoing terror and corruption. It cites bombings and murders, condemns Western praise, and questions peace prospects and wealth tied to his regime. The piece warns future Palestinian leaders face a difficult path to peace and accountability.
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Palestinian Liberation Organization
Williamsport
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France
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Achille Lauro
Leon Klinghoffer
Higher education fights spark a broader political clash
A column notes conservatives target higher education amid campus politics and calls for ideological diversity. It cites studies showing liberal dominance among faculty, especially in humanities and social sciences, and Berkeley and Stanford. The piece satirically contrasts campus bias with corporate power and questions the cost of academic equity.
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Che Guevara
David Horowitz
John Kerry
University of California
Harvard
Bush
Independent Women’s Forum
IWF
Exxon
Harvey Mansfield
Washington
Lawrence Fire Inspectors Halted Amid Staffing Shortage
The Lawrence Fire Department three year program to inspect all apartments and rooming houses was suspended due to inspectors assigned to other duties. Inspections will resume once personnel are available to handle the job properly. A.E. Woestemeyer and Bruce Cameron were named Kiwanis Substantial Citizen Award recipients for 1964 for notable achievements across fields. Woestemeyer also played for Phog Allen's 1923 Kansas basketball team credited with the mythical national championship.
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Lawrence
A.E. Woestemeyer
Bruce Cameron
Douglas County
Kiwanis Club
Woestemeyer
Phog Allen
Kansas
Letters Policy for Public Forum Submissions
The Journal-World invites letters to the Public Forum limited to 250 words or less and of public interest. Letters may be edited for clarity while viewpoints remain intact. shorter letters have greater readership. Each letter must include name, address, and telephone number. submissions can be emailed.
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UCC Ad Controversy Highlights Welcome Message Angers Networks
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. notes CBS and NBC rejected a United Church of Christ commercial promoting inclusion of gay, Hispanic, and Black people. He argues the ad reflects Christian values of welcome and warns against media hypocrisy amid rising gay bias. The campaign runs on other networks and online.
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NBC
Barb Powell
Jesus
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TV Land
Nick
BET
National Broadcasting Co
Columbia Broadcasting System
Janet Jackson
Powell
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