Harmless or not the marijuana question in high schools
Editorial asserts a Michigan University survey finding that about 49 percent of American high school seniors try marijuana before graduation and 22 percent use it monthly. It warns of stronger modern cannabis, cites John Walters on brain impact and addiction, and questions potential effects on area high schools in Lawrence and Manhattan as commencements approach.
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Michigan University
Lawrence
Manhattan
John P. Walters
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Washington Post
Walters
John Walters
American Psychiatric Assn
Bipartisan Clash Over Cloning Divides Harry and Louise
Washington Post columnist Ellen Goodman outlines a heated Senate debate on cloning with two couples campaigning for opposite positions. Both sides agree on banning reproductive cloning while disagreeing on banning therapeutic and research cloning. The piece notes public support for cures but concern over embryo use and the lack of a clear path forward.
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Boston
Harry
Louise
Harriet
Louis
Senate
U.S
Congress
Deep
Clinton Health Plan
House of Representatives
Orrin Hatch
Sen
Byron Dorgan
North Dakota
Dorgan
House
The Social Covenant and a Child’s Innocence Observed
Leonard Pitts Jr argues that public space owes a social covenant to protect children from explicit material. He recalls an airport newsstand in Baltimore and a policy to shield sexulally explicit magazines, urging society to restore shared obligation and considerate behavior in public.
Tree City USA residents urge stricter tree protection
A Lawrence reader criticizes tree cutting near the sewage plant and Washington Creek area. The letter argues for a permit system, penalties, and replanting to protect trees citywide, urging foresters to enforce site plan reviews and follow practices seen elsewhere.
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Lawrence
USA
Tom
Harry
Washington Creek
Lone Star
Mike Polk
Old Home Town Years Ago in 1902 Prohibition Note
On May 4 1902 the Lawrence World or World said Kansas had been a prohibition state for twenty one years. It noted imperfect enforcement in many cities but overall beneficial effects and stated Kansas was not ready to return to the open saloon. Liquors were not served in public places as before. The temperance goal was total abstinence.
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Lawrence Worlh
Kansas
Watkins Community Museum
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