Editorial on revocation and ban of dangerous drivers
The piece condemns repeated license suspensions and drunk driving as causes of fatal crashes. It cites AAA data showing 20 percent of deadly accidents involve revoked or suspended licenses, with many offenders repeat offenders and under the influence. It urges impounding cars and mandatory ignition checks, arguing for harsher action over rehabilitation and stronger focus on victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Automobile Assn
AAA
California
Remembrance of Historic Space Linkup and Key Dates
July 15 1975 saw Apollo astronauts launch hours after two Soviet cosmonauts began a mission linking both ships in orbit. Other notable milestones include Rembrandt born 1606 in Leiden Georgia readmitted 1870 Boeing founded 1916 Truman renomination 1948 Goldwater nomination 1964.
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Philadelphia
Sen
Barry M. Goldwater
Arizona
San Francisco
Gore appears to edge Bush as Texas questions haunt campaign
Los Angeles columnist Mark Shields notes factors favoring Al Gore and questions whether George W. Bush can overcome Texas baggage. Gore benefits from education health care and drug issues while Bush gains from perceived civility and values messaging. President Clinton’s strong economy and surpluses further tilt dynamics.
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United States
Bush
Dukakis
Massachusetts
al Gore
Geoff Garin
Texas
Garin
Gore
Barbara
George Bush
White House
Gallup
Bill Clinton
Dow Jones
Mark Shields
Creators Syndicate
An 18th Birthday Letter From Dad to Marlon
Dre Leonard Pitts reflects on his son Marlon turning 18, blending pride and fear. He recalls shared Lakers memories and questions whether he taught core values. He urges decency, respect for others, and doing right over wealth, while acknowledging his own limits.
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Marlon
Lakers
Leonard Pitts
The
Miami Herald
Preserve Deerfield Woods History in Lawrence
Letter urges city to honor local history by naming a street after Dr. John Day abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor or by erecting a plaque. Decries new Deerfield Woods subdivision encroachment, warns against replacing heritage with duplexes, and invites public feedback at city hall.
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Deerfield
Deerfield Woods
Bently Court
Burke Drive
Lawrence
John Day
Underground Railroad
Doy Avenue
George Orwell
City Hall
Craig Sweets, Lawrence
Old Home Town and KU Legacy in Early Lawrence History
During FY 1976 budget hearings the Kansas Board of Regents noted that KU staff and faculty often work 55 hours a week, countering rumors of lax tenure. The report pointed to disgruntled former employees behind the chatter. In 1960 Bertha Nottberg closed Jayhawk Plunge amid integration controversy. June KU law graduate Byron Springer began private practice with his father in Lawrence. A 1900 Lawrence World feature described steam threshers and coal smoke signaling the wheat boom and farm-method progress in the region.
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Kansas Board of Regents
Kansas University
Bertha Nottberg
Lawrence
Yron Springer
KU Law School
Charles Springer
Lawrence World
Kansas
Watkins Community Museum
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Ayers Nda Mae
Democratic Party
Bradley
Grapl
Radley
Los Angeles
Garry South
Gray Davis
George W. Bush
New York
South Carolina
Mississippi
South
Michael Dukakis
George W
ACLU
Marion
Dolph Simons Sr
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Kan
Douglas
U.S
Journal-World
Richard Brack
Bill Snead
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
al Bonner
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Ralph Gage
Ralph Simons Jrl
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
H.R /Personel
Tom Hornbaker
Cartroller
Dallas Dolan
Joe Lewis
Ciradation
W.C. Simons
P.O. Box
Lawrence, Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Rght
Ijworld.com
Old Home Town
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