Editorial on cigarette suits and personal responsibility
The Supreme Court ruled that tobacco firms may be sued under state law for misrepresenting smoking dangers, eroding federal warning-label shielding. The Cipollone case opens new trials, prompting debate on choice, self determination, and responsibility in a free society.
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KU Professors Comment On Haig Resignation And Policy Change
Two Kansas University political science professors say it is too early to know if Haig's resignation and the switch to George Shultz will alter Reagan administration foreign policy. The Kansas Corporation Commission approves a new rate plan to curb air conditioning use during heat, but evidence suggests usage remains high in hot weather. A Lawrence crash survivor laments the lenient sentence for Blane Smith, who killed two women and received probation after a 30 day jail term. Officials investigate a 14 year old girl who abandoned her dead baby under a porch, with welfare noting available help but no contact. KU Chancellor Murphy says parking violations will be penalized like other city offenses amid rising campus traffic. A 1892 Lawrence Journal note observes fashion trends with women wearing long ribbons.
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Perot Faces Shadows While Campaign Winds Grow
In Annapolis Ross Perot met shadow doubts about his wealth, temperament, and Constitution knowledge. He defended himself at a news conference over snooping charges and highlighted Bush’s scrutiny of his family. The writer notes Perot's risk and potential, praising his confrontation while warning on foreign policy and balancing powers. The Maryland rally showed warmth despite critique, with the observer expressing cautious, personal scrutiny and a stance for choice.
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Potatoe sympathy for spelling impaired VP Quayle
A columnist shares empathy for spelling struggles sparked by Dan Quayle. The piece blends humor and personal memory, noting repeated misspellings, the relief of a generous dictionary gift, and a light critique of public correction while arguing spelling gaps are common.
FBI Sees Hong Kong 1997 Takeover as Crime Threat
The FBI and other agencies warn that a Communist China handover of Hong Kong in 1997 could trigger a major rise in organized crime in the United States. East Asian triads move drug trafficking and money laundering operations here while language barriers hinder investigations. Senate inquiry probes international cooperation as officials compare risks to 1920s bank robberies and note criminals may seek sanctuaries in Canada and the U.S.
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