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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 2008
Page
5
The piece reflects on the 2008 campaigns across local state and national races noting record turnout and strong voter passion. It urges unity, respectful governance, and moving forward despite electoral losses, praising candidates from both parties and calling for bipartisan focus on national issues.
The Lawrence Journal-World lists key figures including W. C. Simons (1871-1952) publisher 1891-1944. Dolph Simons Sr. (1904-1989) publisher 1944-1962 and editor 1950-1979. Dennis Anderson managing editor. Ann Gardner editorial page editor. Chris Bell circulation manager. Caroline Trowbridge assignment director. Al Bonner general manager. Tony Berg corporate advertising. Ed Ciambrone production manager director.
In 1962 John F. Kennedy spoke candidly on TV about the presidency as the 1960s campaign raged. Bowden argues that modern voters inflate certainty while real decisions carry downsides, noting Iran policy and the limits of bombing as options. The piece stresses that facts, not ideology, guide presidential maneuvering.
A reader recalls a Lawrence visit for Homecoming, meeting old KU friends, and revisiting The Hawk bar. He reflects on Vietnam era protests, Jayhawk Boulevard events, and the student union fire, urging current students to savor their college days as a future fond memory.
Erika Dvorske urges Douglas County residents to boost giving after witnessing daily acts of kindness. She cites a family receiving pantry food, volunteers aiding seniors, high schoolers carving pumpkins, and a Rotary Club shoe drive. The Journal-World invites 250 word letters with real names and contact details.
Kansas University faced a payroll fiasco as about 350 employees across student to faculty ranks received missing or miscalculated checks due to a state computer system in Topeka. KU promised a 4.5 percent boost to wages, while enrollment projections and economic optimism colored KAs outlook amid broader political wins and local Douglas County races.
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