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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 2005
Page
6
Editorial reflects on how luck and trust shape safety, fate, and survival in daily life, spurred by Japan's April 25 train wreck. It notes the 107 dead and at least 460 injured, cites possible driver negligence and speeding, and discusses how reliant society is on officials, families, and strangers to keep promises and avert harm.
Washington forecasts say New Jersey and Virginia governors races carry national weight. Jon Corzine in New Jersey seeks to capitalize on McGreevey’s resignation to lead a Democratic bloc, while Virginia’s Kaine Kilgore contest tests Southern control and potential 2008 presidential prospects.
Lawrence Daily World reports May 2 1905 that KU staffers Walter Hall meet with Chancellor Wescoe to discuss altering Fraser Hall to soften its stark appearance amid opposition to demolishing the historic building. Prof Bailey provides gas versus coal power comparison for Topeka authorities. Miss Lela Douthart named to state teachers' examining board.
Terry Waggoner writes to the editor from Topeka denouncing traffic on 31st Street from Haskell to Louisiana and proposing traffic lights at 31st and Louisiana. He supports Wetlands preservation but urges bypass alternatives to ease rush hour congestion.
A reader endorses private personal accounts within Social Security as optional for workers under reforms. He argues younger workers need investment options and notes benefits for the elderly would remain. He favors government backed treasury bonds and says he would enroll if available.
A reader argues marriage is not a right, cites the Declaration of Independence to claim rights are bestowed by a Creator, and contends many desires require meeting criteria before fulfillment, addressing Roger Stahlecker and M. Lindeman.
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