Editorial calls for cell phone ban in national parks
The piece advocates restricting cell phone use in major public park areas to curb loud talking and intrusions on the quiet. It warns of First Amendment challenges but argues for "call stations" and silenced phones for emergencies, preserving a tranquil park experience.
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Brownie fashion tips and Katrina emails show tied disaster role
Leonard Pitts Jr critiques Michael Brown amid Katrina chaos, noting e mails beyond perception reveal a FEMA chief preoccupied with image and attire while New Orleans suffers. Critics cite political connections and delayed aid, arguing Brown’s lack of disaster relief experience harmed relief efforts.
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Corzine Senate to Governorship bid colors New Jersey politics
The piece analyzes Jon Corzine’s path from Goldman Sachs founder to U S Senate, his expensive 2000 race, and a 2002 bid shift toward governor. It contrasts his self financed strategy, critique from rivals like Douglas Forrester, and New Jersey’s high taxes and corruption concerns shaping a blue state fight. It notes historical parallels and political theater around Corzine and Forrester.
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Doug Forrester
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Frank Lautenberg
George Will
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Old Home Town and War News Echo 1905 Lawrence Chronicle
Nine Jefferson County landowners sued to stop a quarry turning into a landfill but the suit failed on timing as approval moved ahead. Secretary Rusk cited progress against communism in Vietnam yet warned of severe fighting ahead. Lawrence daily life notes include a city council lighting debate, lawyers avoiding whisky cases, university advertising stories, and a local gun mishap with a man wounded.
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Letters Policy for The Journal World
The Journal World invites public forum letters under 250 words and requires name address and phone. The paper may edit for length and clarity while preserving viewpoints and grants nonexclusive publishing rights. Submissions should be sent by mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email to fetters at ijworld.com.
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