End of Ann Landers era as new column takes over
Esther Lederer died at 83 ending Ann Landers era. Her daughter Margo Howard said Lederer wanted the name retired and copyright held by her, with Ann’s Mailbox to be written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar. Lederer’s farewell column runs today. future pieces will carry new bylines while two new writers prepare.
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Balloonist Fossett’s perilous globe attempt stalls near New Zealand
Adventurer Steve Fossett faced downdrafts over the Tasman Sea as his balloon dipped to 400 feet. The mission, from western Australia, aims to become the first to circle the globe solo. Meanwhile eBay plans offering health insurance to small sellers, expecting coverage by October. Conjoined Egyptian twins evaluated for separation at Medical City Dallas, UCLA twins scheduled for surgery, a fatal Brooklyn blaze claims seven lives, and Cardinal Mahony publicly apologizes for clergy abuse failures across Los Angeles.
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Treatment over prison for drug offenders eyed in Kansas case
Lawrence attorneys criticize Kansas sentencing guidelines as too harsh for nonviolent drug offenses while marijuana laws remain lenient. They urge more treatment options, noting that many prisoners have addiction issues and relapses are common. Officials cite a need to reduce prison overcrowding and rely on medical evidence for policy changes.
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