Lawrence area banks wonder at mergers and local ownership
Editorial discusses the merger of Lawrence National and First National Bank, now owned by Mercantile Bancorporation of St Louis. It laments loss of local ownership, notes remaining locally owned banks, and argues community growth depends on proactive local banking leadership and investment.
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Hall
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Dwight Sutherland
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Hoover
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Burr calls for suit to halt Wolf Creek plant
Lawrence Democrat Lance Burr, a candidate for Kansas attorney general, urged Atty. Gen. Bob Stephan to file a lawsuit to stop the Wolf Creek nuclear power plant citing irregularities. KU officials warn of unknown impacts from a state spending cut. Jaycees report 2000 plus for July 4 fireworks at Memorial Stadium drawing about 15,000 people. Douglas County puts population at 49,810 and Lawrence at 19,308 excluding students.
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Lawrence
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Wolf Creek
Burr
Kansas Board of Regents
John Carlin
Kansas University
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Topeka
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Referendum on Bush Defines the 1992 Campaign
The piece argues the 1992 election centers on voters evaluating George Bush's presidency and their readiness to accept risks with alternatives. It contends the campaign is not primarily about broad themes but about trust in Bush's experience and the willingness to embrace different options.
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Washington
George Bush
Bush
Europe
Rommel
Central dynamic of the campaign and the Bush comeback
The analysis argues Bush weakens until midsummer then revives, while Perot wanes and Clinton rises. It forecasts a fall race with Bush leading as Perot folds and Clinton gains among women and ethnic groups. The piece hints at a dramatic late-hour event before Halloween that could alter the outcome.
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Bush
Clinton
Perot
George
Public forum letters critique federal funding and state power
Walter Kollmorgen argues that long tenure on Capitol Hill enables senior politicians to siphon funds to favored states and projects. He cites Sen Byrd and a West Virginia bias toward federal largess, notes a $400 million highway relief measure, and warns that term limits may curb such budgetary raiders.
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West Virginia
Capitol Hill
Wyoming
Congress
Old South
Texas
Virginia
Walter Kollmorgen
Inverness
Policy on Letters to the Public Forum at The Journal World
The Journal World outlines letter submission rules including a 350 word limit, public interest focus, avoidance of libelous language, and editor’s right to edit without altering viewpoints. Letters should include the writer’s name address and telephone number and shorter letters typically receive more readership.
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Not forgetting a great country July 4th reflection
An observer argues against national doom and urges recognizing U S strengths. She contrasts domestic concerns with global injustices, notes rising women’s political runs, acknowledges ongoing racial and gender issues, yet celebrates freedom, personal rights, and the value of protest as a path to solutions.
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