Editorial on smoking ban in Lawrence bars and restaurants
The piece weighs whether Lawrence should enact a city smoking ban or let market choices drive policy. It cites New York City’s move and local trials at Mariscos and Bella Lounge, arguing voluntary, business-led smoke-free settings may be preferable to a mandates.
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New York State Department of Labor
Journal-World
Marisco's
Sixth St
Bella Lounge
Iowa
Bush Pittsburgh visit signals politics of inclusion in 2004
The piece argues Bush cannot win the black vote but must court moderate whites and speak inclusively. It notes his Pittsburgh Urban League address, praise for Jackson, and contrasts with critics. It frames the trip as revealing presidential approach, diversity politics, and party prospects in 2004.
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Political Justice
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Vermont
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Ohio
David Carr
Greater
National Urban League
Marc Morial
Dwight Eisenhower
Nixon
Eisenhower
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
GOP
Barry Goldwater
Ford
Georgia
Old Hometown Referendum Looms Over 1978 Primary
In 1978 officials anticipate heavy turnout driven by a school referendum and city hall bond issue. The Lawrence Housing Authority seeks a $10,000 waiver due to rising utility and maintenance costs for Babcock Place and Edgewood Homes. Weather stays hot and dry. police pay package uncertainty persists.
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Lawrence Housing Authority
Babcock Place
Edgewood Homes
Lighting flood for flag sparks county letter debate
In Lawrence, Sandy Beverly objects to Heritage Baptist Church receiving approval to flood a large flag with six beams, arguing light pollution harms night skies and wastes energy. Commissioner Charles Jones opposed the ruling, urging lighting standards to curb excessive illumination.
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Heritage Baptist Church
Charles Jones
Sandy Beverly
Lawrence
Public Forum Shifts to War Critics Allegations
A reader names World War II and Vietnam veterans as murderers contending that protests threaten national rights. He claims media and others ignore his view and urges confrontation, signing as Jonathan Affalter. The letter reflects intense national dialog and personal grievance over patriotism and protest.
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Ashley Snyder
Journal-World
Vietnam
America
Jonathan Affalter
Lawrence
Night sky protection urged against light pollution
Douglas County Commissioner Charles Jones urged preserving the night sky from light pollution, echoing sentiments from a Journal-World piece. The author, Stanley Lombardo, argues nocturnal illumination of Old Glory should not dim the heavens, citing Psalms 19.
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Douglas County
Charles Jones
Journal-World
Heritage Baptist Church
Stanley Lombardo
Lawrence
Evolution and teaching children in Kansas schools
Christina K Bolas argues in defense of teaching evolution in Kansas schools. She notes evolution includes adaptation and genetic change via selection, hybridization, inbreeding, and mutation. She disputes simplistic examples, urging informed student self-discovery within the Public Forum discussion.
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Stan Helweg
Minnesota
Helweg
Kansas
Christina K. Bolas
Lawrence
Journal World Letters Policy Guidance
The Journal World outlines letter submissions for the Public Forum. Letters should be 250 words or fewer and address public interest. Writers must include name address and telephone number. the paper may edit for clarity while preserving viewpoints.
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