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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 2000
Page
8
Editorial warns residents to clear sidewalks amid lingering snow and ice and notes lax city rules. It urges voluntary effort, highlights safety, liability concerns, and the new bus system’s reliance on clear paths, urging neighborly help and school-age shoveling programs.
The piece argues Hillary Clinton will not stay quiet as a new U S senator, challenging Trent Lott’s advice. It contrasts her potential influence with past norms, noting her high media profile, presidential speculation, a high profile book deal, and the implications for her political trajectory.
Washington columnist Sandy Grady mocks the comparison between Newt Gingrich’s 1994 Murdoch advance and Hillary Clinton’s 2003 book deal. He notes Viacom’s holdings and Simon & Schuster’s role, questions timing, and predicts future publisher involvement in her Senate work, while dismissing illegality.
The piece weighs cautious steps toward electoral reform focusing on a simple voting register, then examines alternatives to the Electoral College. It discusses direct popular vote versus thresholds, proportional allocation, Maine and Nebraska style district votes, and potential impacts on states like Florida. It notes political realities and potential systemic issues, ending with skepticism about major change and a call to rethink electors.
Jesse Miller of Lawrence argues that instituting a Junior ROTC program would clash with education goals. He claims ROTC promotes killing, suppresses independent thought, and channels frustration into violence, suggesting schools support youth groups opposing any military presence.
A reader laments persistent coverage of Leonard Pel tier and its photo use, arguing for highlighting FBI agents killed and criticizing Clinton era clemency. The letter names Jack Coler, urges keeping Pel tier jailed, and notes the paper’s Public Forum policy and submission requirements.
Local merchants report a strong Christmas season aligned with President Ford’s view that the recession is ending and consumer confidence may lift the economy. A Dec 26 snow glaze faded but forecast snow threatens traffic during the New Year period. Also noted: Doyle Schick, 1960 Kansas University fullback, was drafted by the Washington Redskins.
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