Red Cross under fire over Sept 11 relief funds
Editorial critiques the American Red Cross for diverting Liberty Fund pledges and mismanaging disaster aid. It notes $547 million pledged to Liberty Fund and concerns that millions were redirected to Red Cross programs, harming victim relief and donor trust. Calls for clearer policy and better fund routing to aid those most in need.
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Bernadine Healy
ABC
American Red Cross
Public safety and the Second Amendment in a time of fear
George Will argues gun ownership reflects civic health and citizenship. He cites the Second Amendment as central to democracy, urging Americans to self defend and participate in public safety while authorities lead. He warns heightened vigilance is a civic duty in the post Sept 11 era.
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Washington
America
Sth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Congress
Dred Scott
Taney
George Mason
George Will
Washington Past Writers Group
Old Hometown 25 Years Ago in 1976 Kansas Politics and School Rivalry
In 1976 Kansas for the first time since 1912 Democrats controlled the House with 65 seats and the Senate stood at 21 Republicans to 19 Democrats. Douglas County shifted toward two parties as KU prepared for homecoming against Kansas State while the United Fund extended a week with $7,500 still needed to reach $58,000.
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Senate
House
Douglas County
Union
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Kansas State
United Fund
Austin Stedham
Letter to editor lambasts KU officials over coach firing
John C. Shepard of Lawrence thanks Coach Allen for four and a half years of work and condemns Kansas University for firing a coach with three games left in a difficult season. He denounces Dr Hemenway and Dr Bohl and says KU sacrificed class for money.
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Bohl
Kansas University
United States
Allen
Jayhawks
John C. Shepard
Lawrence
Allens a class act
Scott Morgan salutes Terry and Lynn Allen as model community figures. He praises their contributions to the town and university, noting they are real examples of character beyond public life and urging others to emulate their integrity and generosity. They are described as admirable, devoted, and selfless in service.
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Lynn Allen
Ford
Terry
Lynn
Allens
Lawrence
Scott Morgan
Lawrence zoning rules spark questions from Kansas residents
Carolyn Bloom of Eudora questions Lawrence zoning interpretations alleging a three unrelated residents limit in single family zones and claims inconsistent enforcement. She cites a July fireworks damage incident, parking fines, and calls for a moratorium and audit on ordinance interpretation and enforcement.
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Lee Smith
Kansas University
Lawrence City
Smith
Carolyn Bloom
Eudora
Without Mercy Reflects on War and Public Emotion
A reader urges U S resolve after September 11 attacks, invoking Bush's war on evil, Blair's remarks, and the need to avoid apathy. The letter references fear, patriotism, and the call to action against terrorism, ending with submission guidelines for journal letters.
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