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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1990
Page
3
Editorial lauds Lawrence Douglas County for strong United Way effort led by Sandy Praeger. It notes a 1989 goal of 768000 exceeded with about 801500 raised, crediting workers and community spirit for meeting a crucial need and boosting local confidence.
A touring exhibit in Boston showcases space program spin offs such as the dustbuster moon rock collector and lighter composite materials used in tennis rackets. It highlights how Apollo era technology now aids running shoes paraplegics car operation and everyday items like WD-40, arguing space funding drives both imagination and practical innovation.
A reader recounts traveling to Nicaragua to observe its elections and cites broad international observers confirming fairness. The letter argues U.S. funding of the Contras fuels a war harming Nicaraguan civilians and calls on Congress to end tax support for conflict and embargo policies, urging respect for Nicaraguan voters.
Officials report early gains from the first year of the federally funded crime fighting project but in the second year crime counts rose in many categories, despite initial improvements.
The author recalls luxury liners and love boats crowding Miami docks, contrasting them with historic unsinkable myths. He notes wartime sieges, lifeboat drills, and disasters like the Yarmouth Castle fire, then argues modern cruise ships remain risky yet alluring, urging prudent safety and continued fascination with sea travel.
A compact essay argues for choosing sides amid relentless headlines. It canvasses target personalities from Tyson to Milken, Mandela to Gorbachev, and Donald Trump versus Ivana, urging a fixed worldview to minimize cognitive dissonance while highlighting the entertainment of media culture.
The piece discusses declining reading among youth and aging newspaper audiences, urging quicker, visual journalism with color and graphics. It cites a Dayton professor on student reading habits and suggests panel cartoons as a tool, referencing politics and social security debates as potential content.
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