Editorial on organ banking and the Jesica Santillan case
The piece argues the United States has a strong organ transplant system but faces rare, costly errors as Jesica Santillan’s case shows. It urges better procedures, broader donor awareness, and clearer guidelines to prevent miscommunications and improve organ allocation nationwide.
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Jane Eisner
Knight Ridder Newspaper Organization
Mexico
Eisner
Jesica
Jesica Santillan
America
Journal-Worlds Accurate News Reporting Pledge
The Journal-World states its commitment to fair reporting free of editorial opinion, safeguarding citizens rights, understanding for the disadvantaged, and exposing dishonesty in public affairs, while supporting community improving projects and noting USPS and AP affiliations.
Remembering Mr. Rogers a neighbor who touched us all
Ellen Goodman honors Fred McFeely Rogers, the beloved host of Mister Rogers Neighborhood, detailing his gentle influence, lifelong dedication to child development, and legacy in a media culture that often values speed over care. His cardigan, a Smithsonian symbol, and his guiding philosophy live on.
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Boston
Mr. Rogers
Pittsburgh
Fred
Fred McFeely Rogers
Obits
Rogers
Pennsylvania
Mister Rogers
Robert Kennedy
Fred Rogers
Red Cardigan
Smithsonian
Ellen Goodman
Washington Post Writers Group
Scout Cookies Spark Lawrence Support Letter
William Winkler of Lawrence writes that Girl Scouts are not selling cookies as in past years. He notes no door or church sales and no supermarket booths, expresses love for the cookies, and encourages continued scouting spirit.
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William Winkler
Lawrence
Jack Harris
Ottawa
Harris
California
Carry
Tribute to a thoughtful neighbor named Leo Leiker
Senior citizens Ruth and Joe Drake thank Leo Leiker for clearing snow from their driveway and sidewalk and for helping at least three neighbors as a courteous act.
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Leo Leiker
Leo
Ruth
Joe Drake
Lawrence
Ad hominem critique targets Ray Mehl interview
In a letter to the editor a high school speech lesson on fallacies is applied to Ray Mehl and an interview with peace demonstrators. The writer notes age ranges as 19 to 80, estimates 40 to 55, and questions how demographic details affect views on war and politics.
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Ray Mehl
Public Forum
Public Forum on Peace and Protests Over Saddam Signs
Public forum participants debate anti Saddam signs and peaceful protest. Anne Haehl urges restraint and original thinking while praising inspectors. Carol Grieb honors soldiers who died in wars and calls for leaders to support troops and pursue peaceful restraints.
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Mehl
Saddam
Scott Harding
Lawrence Coalition For Peace and Justice
Anne L. Haehl
Lawrence
Carol Grieb
Blame Clinton Sparks War Critics Letter to the Editor
A reader attacks Clinton supporters and claims George Bush was right on Iraq. The letter asserts Clinton failed to act on terrorist events and links his leadership to Sept. 11, urging readers to support Bush while noting Journal-World letter submission guidelines and contact details.
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George Bush
Iraq
Clinton
Bush
Bill Clinton
Army Rangers
Somalia
United States
T.Q. Warren
Baldwin
Old Home Town Weather Stretches Into March Frost
Weather turned harsh after the groundhog February forecast with cold, windy conditions and a potential 10 inch snow cover. Travel deteriorates as gusts hit 40 mph and wind chills drop. local and area conditions worsen while civic notices discuss candidate lists and Legion Pancake Day funding.
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Tom Hornbaker
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