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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 2004
Page
1
Final Kansas quarter designs have been completed by U S Mint engravers and await a vote by Kansas high school students before a winner is chosen and released. The process culminates in a circulating quarter, reflecting the state’s symbols through a public, youth driven decision.
Presidential contender John Edwards warns that President Bush again bypassed the Senate to install a U S appeals court judge blocked by Democrats. Edwards, a North Carolina Democrat and Senate Judiciary Committee member, laments executive overreach.
After nearly thirty years Amazing Grains Bakery shuts down in Lawrence leaving northeast Kansas without its dense moist leaves. Maria Massa a partner cites declining sales rising ingredient costs and a tight economy forcing the closure. Laurell Matthews of Community Mercantile expresses personal disappointment and notes loyal customers valued local ingredients and fair wages.
Mary Sanders, grieving mother from Yazoo City, witness two consecutive sentences in Douglas County courts. A man linked to her son Quincy M Sanders was given a two year term for a homicide, while her elder son drew a much longer sentence for a third time cocaine sale. Sanders expressed overwhelming pain and argued the disparity amounts to unequal respect for life. The case highlights unresolved questions about accountability and sentencing.
Federal Communications Chairman Michael Powell spoke at the Dole Institute warning of a long regulatory task after the Super Bowl incident. He described initial disbelief and a rapid decision to launch an FCC indecency investigation into Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, and CBS. Powell also highlighted broadband expansion benefits for rural areas during his Lawrence visit.
At home Army National Guard 1st Lt. Scott Jackson recalls guilt from leaving Iraq after convoy duty around Baghdad. He worked 18 hour days in the 778th and 137th Transportation Units, avoided direct contact with locals, but witnessed Baghdad blackouts and the nation’s heavy rebuilding effort.
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