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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1989
Page
3
The new multi level parking facility near Allen Fieldhouse is praised for utility but criticized for management. Vandalism, absent patrols during games, and nuisance advertising under windshields frustrate fans and threaten cars. Calls grow for better staff coverage and permit concerns.
Lawrence city commissioners discuss reactivating a citizens task force to assess illegal drug use while split on approving voluntary drug testing for themselves and top officials. Critics say leaders send a weak message if they resist testing while urging action against users and pushers.
In a national hearing here a Santa Fe Railway track inspector testified a speed warning sign was in place less than a day before the Amtrak passenger train derailed near downtown Lawrence killing two and injuring fifty. Excessive speed was cited as the probable cause with reports of speeds over 70 mph.
In a public forum letter, Mary Ann Kieffer urges kindness to disabled children and acceptance in school, church, and workplace. A second letter by Carol Bonebrake recounts a hunter’s shot eagle and the extensive rehab by Wildcare volunteers, calling for environmental action to protect habitats and wildlife.
The Malta summit analysis says Bush sought a dramatic breakthrough but yielded real gains to Gorbachev. Bush offered economic concessions before a formal Start treaty, while Gorbachev pressed for quick deals and linked reforms to Western money. The writer criticizes Bush for rushing headlines and warns true end to the Cold War requires Soviet political change.
The piece argues Bushs Malta policy prolongs Soviet Communist rule by backing Gorbachev with US economic and political support. It contends Malta delays the USSRs revolution, risks future tyranny, and suggests Bush should have pushed for broad arms control and emigration deals instead.
The Journal World invites public forum letters under 350 words. Letters must be about public interest, avoid libelous language, and may be edited without changing viewpoints. Include writer name, address, and phone number for authenticity. entries should be exclusive to the Journal World. Shorter letters are preferred for readership.
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