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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 2008
Page
7
Editorial recalls a 1908 local church ruling by the ministerial alliance banning Merry Widow hats during services. The fashion fad sparked protests and wry humor as congregants debated decorum, with some men unhappy at the lack of visibility while others backed the resolution. The issue stirred lively attendance before settling.
A collection of historical notes from Lawrence recounts 1908 church construction costs, a local sheriff warrant for a youth thief, Kansas City detectives arresting a murder suspect, and gubernatorial petition circulation plans. It also cites 1983 school board and chamber actions and a Beta Theta Pi reunion linked to 1933, along with Vietnam casualty figures.
Trudy Rubin surveys major overseas polls in Russia Pakistan Iran and Taiwan, noting how outcomes may reshape global ties, regional stability, and the U S foreign policy landscape for 2009. She highlights Medvedev Putin dynamics, Musharraf’s fall, Ahmadinejad’s standing, and Chen Shui-bian’s referendum alongside Olympic considerations.
A Washington disclosure style column argues Hillary Clinton should exit the Democratic presidential race to avoid helping John McCain. It warns that her continued challenge could deepen party divisions, hurt Obama, and risk the White House in 2008.
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