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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1990
Page
3
An editorial sponsored by the local Mothers Against Drunk Driving urges safer New Year celebrations. It notes drinking and driving dangers, promotes nonalcoholic options and designated drivers, and advises using taxis or staying home to prevent accidents and injuries.
The Nancy Cruzan case drew national attention to living wills and durable powers of attorney for health care. Experts say the tragedy increased public knowledge and may help families avoid similar agony by documenting treatment wishes. Nancy died after a feeding tube was removed at her parents’ request.
A study warns eight years of shrinking teacher certification through Kansas Board of Regents institutions could create a state shortage within three years. KU raised teacher education to five years, a move defended by Dean Dale Scannell as outweighing risks. Also noted are the 1980 heat wave and drought, record voter turnout, and nearing United Fund goal amid Christmas gifts.
Passengers aboard the brand new Renaissance III, crippled by engine trouble after leaving Buenos Aires, limp into Puerto Natales, Chile. Danish technicians and spare parts fly in as the crew endures a five day detour toward Torres del Paine. The voyage shifts to Punta Arenas with tours of wildlife and glaciers. Passengers receive a complimentary two week cruise next year as compensation.
Boston a commentary notes Gorbachev pursues territorial integrity over reform aligning with conservative forces. It warns of rising nationalism, arrests on democrats, and potential use of force to crush separatism in Moldavia Lithuania and Georgia, while lamenting the loss of a democratic voice after Sakharov.
A columnist questions school use of media literacy courses and visual literacy arguing they may replace reading and basic skills. He warns such programs could promote propaganda awareness but not deeper language or critical thinking, urging broader teaching to combat media misinformation.
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