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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1994
Page
7
The editorial commends Kansas Power and Light for its handling of last Friday's wind and rain storm in Lawrence, noting quick reaction and largely effective restoration efforts. It recalls past outages, contrasts then and now, and concludes KPL deserves high marks for performing nobly under difficult circumstances.
July 7 marks hangings in 1865 linked to Lincoln assassination plot. King's College opened in 1754 later renamed Columbia. California annexation proclaimed in 1846, Hawaii annexed in 1898, Boulder Dam began 1930, Cabrini canonized 1946, Dragnet debuted 1949, Elvis radio debut 1954, Alaska statehood 1958, Canada frees language status 1969, O'Connor nominated 1981, Samantha Smith visit 1983, Navratilova Wimbledon win 1991, Amtrak derailment near Essex Junction with five deaths.
The Journal-World lists staff roles including Bill Snead Deputy Editor Robert Nordyke Managing Editor Caroline Trowbridge News Editor Ann Gardner Editorial Page Editor Tom Fisher Advertising Manager Dolph C Simons Jr Editor and Publisher Ralph Gage General Manager Dolph Simons III Operations Manager Dan Simons New Ventures Donna Wiley Controller Dallas Dolan Production Manager William Sutcliffe Circulation Manager and a postmaster notice with mailing address for changes.
Tampa described Lawton Chiles as ready to govern Florida amid pressing ills. The piece flags crime, aging, immigration, fiscal strain, and anti-government sentiment as Florida's defining issues, noting the state’s GOP tilt, high immigrant influx, and tax structure. It argues these dynamics foreshadow broader U.S. trends and ends with Chiles seeking re election to confront them.
The piece critiques the habit of insisting on “doing something” about global crises and policy issues. It argues that choosing action for its own sake often ignores rational solutions, noting Haiti Bosnia Rwanda health care welfare crime and the shrinking dollar as examples where reflexive action may worsen problems. It warns that politics and media overemphasize expedient measures over thoughtful debate.
Readers debate the Enola Gay’s role in ending World War II noting Truman’s wartime calculations and Okinawa losses. A second letter criticizes Lawrence transit chaos, calls for federal funding and extended hours, urging public input before July 20 budget sessions.
A Lexington Missouri boy visiting with his parents for the Lawrence Horse Show drowned at the Jayhawk Plunge pool. It marks the city’s first pool-related death since 1944 amid lingering wet fields and concern over a severe harvest season.
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