Parents urged to say no to Jurassic Park toys and hype
Editorial crossfire over toys and ads tied to the Spielberg film Jurassic Park warns parents the movie’s PG 13 rating may be too scary for many children. Marketers push temptations while Spielberg’s own kids reportedly skip the film, prompting parental resolve and caution. Local showings sell out as concerns grow about peer pressure and accessibility.
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Steven Speilberg
Spielberg
Nancy Reagan
Citizens praise open forum on Lawrence sexual business rules
Letters to the editor defend the June 9 city meeting on regulating sexually oriented businesses in Lawrence as thoughtful and public‑spirited. Residents say the city commission listened, sought lawful research, and aimed to protect the city, while opponents questioned delays and the Kansas State Historical Society’s handling of the Constitution Hall renovation.
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Lawrence
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Meadow PI
Lecompton
Wint Winter
John Solbach
Kansas State Historical Society
Constitution Hall
Historical Society
Douglas County
State Historical Society
U.S. Department of the Interior
Mae Holderman
Ethnic purity debate tests German citizenship and loyalty
Berlin reports rising xenophobia amid immigration and asylum debates as Turks in Little Istanbul demand dual citizenship. The piece argues for easing blood law constraints, granting naturalization, and letting immigrants fully claim German identity without losing Turkish ties.
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Europe
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Germany
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Wall
Turkey
Kohl
Bitburg
Sand
Defense plan GWEN sparks clash with Star Wars vision
A contrast between Aspin scrapping Star Wars and approving GWEN, a 235 million, 11 million more towers project. Communities fear landscape blight from 299 foot towers, with Livingston activists opposing the Cold War relic amid McDonald’s sign controversy. Montana Senator Max Baucus questions need amid limited near term danger.
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Defense
Les Aspin
Aspin
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Gwen
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Livingston
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Max Baucus
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Juicer Habit Upends a Golfers’ Frugal Life
A writer recounts Steve the golfer buying a juicer to solve the food problem on the road. Juicer setup and cleaning dominate daily life as the duo drains time and patience while tasting dubious vegetable juice. They mock the endless prep and waste, yet keep juicing to avoid work.
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Joseph Campbell
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