Editorial urges appointment system to curb partisan judges in Kansas
The piece argues independent judges face pressure from donor money in partisan elections. It notes Illinois battles with big spending and calls for Kansas to adopt statewide governor appointment for all courts. It cites Kansas’ mixed system and urges removing partisan elections to protect ethics and independence.
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Kansas
Ilinois
Illinois Supreme Court
Philip Morris
Lloyd Karmeier
Illinois State Chamber of Commerce
Gordon Maag
Illinois
Cindi Canary
Ilinois Campaign For
Alabama
Mississippi
West Virginia
Associated Press
Supreme Court
State Court of Appeals
Douglas County
Optimism as a political platform in campaigns
Ellen Goodman critiques the rise of the Optimism Imperative in U S politics. She notes campaigns portray optimism as essential, cites Bush Kerry Edwards and Clinton icons, weighs whether optimism equals smart leadership, and argues attitude alone isn t enough without sober judgment.
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Boston
Bush
America
Kerry
Dick Cheney
Sen. Kerry
Bush/Cheney
Sen
Edwards
Martin Seligman
White House
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
John Kerry
Langston Hughes
United States
Ralph Nader
Ellen Goodman
Washington Post Writers Group
Old Home Town Construction for Kansas Uni enrollment
Kansas University anticipates fall enrollment around 12 000 as construction crews organize. Officials seek a new director for the city county mental health center after Dr Gary Lees resignation. A fire at Merrifields Restaurant on Main Street caused a 50000 loss last night.
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the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire Street
Lawrence
Kansas
U.S
City County Mental Health Center
Gary Lee
Lawrence Daily World
Overbrook
Merrifield’s
Main Street
Public Forum criticizes tow and sheriff over $118 fee
Matt Withers of Lawrence argues that a tow east of town resulted in his friend losing a vehicle and paying $118 to retrieve it. He alleges police approval enabled a “shakedown” and questions where the money goes, urging scrutiny of towing practices.
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Douglas County
Matt Withers
Lawrence
Reading list sparks debate on security and energy policy
A July column by Donald Phipps and letters from Sharon Dewey and Jerry Geoffrion critique the Patriot Act and energy policy. They question government overreach into reading choices, warn against restricting environmental progress, and urge balanced air safety measures without harming business.
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Conason
U.S
Andreas
Schechter
Gogol
Blum
Iraq
Scheer
Orwell
Stephenson
Ferlinghetti
Journal- World
Big Brother
Donald Phipps
Lawrence
America
Spain
Ter
WHO
OSHA
Jerry and
Sue Geoffrion Neverve
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Ann Gardner
al Bonner
Joe Lewis
Ed Ciambrone
P.O
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Dolph C. Simons JI
Dan C. Simons
Ralph Gage
Ronald Reagan
Bill Clinton
Jimmy Carter
Reagan
Saddam
Oscar Wilde
Ellengoodman
Globe.com
Old Home Town
ROU Age
Tale” Education
Flint Hills
Washington
Sharon Dewey
World Health Organization
Steven Bruner
Clean Air
City Commission
Smoking Committee
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