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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1990
Page
3
Editorial weighs the ethics of a screening test that detects CF gene carriers and fetal risk. It notes 75 percent accuracy, the 1 in 25 carrier rate among white Americans, and the possible options from conception to abortion. It questions insurance coverage and the value of knowledge in guiding future cures.
Kansas legislators propose raising cigarette tax from 24 to 29 cents and tobacco products by five percent to generate about 12 million dollars for six universities. The plan provokes strong reaction as smokers question fairness and demand alternative funding, with heated public controversy over targeting a small group.
Douglas County jail officials shift from TV surveillance to foot patrols after recent inmate security concerns. A Overland Park man faces cruelty to animals charges as seven lions a tiger and a jaguar are moved from Douglas County to Topeka’s Gage Park zoo. Jeff Sharon surrenders after a warrant is issued.
The editorial argues Bush used forceful tactics to prevent a veto override on a bill aiding Chinese students and criticizes the broader China policy. It contends Congress lacks spine, Beijing benefits from tougher stances, and a harsher future for dissidents looms, while Americans grow skeptical of the administration. It warns the struggle for freedom in China will continue amidst the Bush win.
Cara Connelly praises downtown growth and traffic improvements while urging focus on east Lawrence access and jobs to reduce commuting to Topeka. Jessie Randtke thanks Holcom Park Center staff for winter preschool gym time enabling mothers to supervise and let children play safely.
The Journal-World invites public interest letters under 350 words. Editors may edit letters without changing viewpoints. Shorter letters usually receive more readership. Letters must include the writer name, address, and telephone number.
In Johannesburg a traveler pays 10 Rand for a witch doctor reading using bones and shells. The seance-like session promises past present and future insights while the narrator, seated in a hut filled with curios, endures smoke and a stiff knee, wondering if the hat is shrinking. He recalls Groucho Marx and ends with a joking aside about his hat fitting looser.
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