Scoundrels among us and the dirty tricks of elections
Editorial laments widespread deceit in elections and the harm of dirty tricks like voting card scams. It contrasts fraud with persistent good citizens who keep democracy functioning, noting voters must be properly registered and that misinformation aims to frighten new and elderly voters.
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Lawrence
Florida recount taints election results
Washington critics accuse Al Gore of moral turpitude while highlighting alleged post election vote manufacturing by William Daley and the Daley family. The piece lauds televised mechanisms to influence Florida results and notes George W. Bush’s opponents claim manipulation extended beyond election day.
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al Gore
Daley
William Daley
Florida
George W
Gore
George W. Bush
Bush
Michael Campbell
Eudora
Bush Gore recount clash over Florida manual count
A column critiques the Florida manual recount under Daley and Gore’s push to broaden ballot use standards. It argues the process risks eroding voting integrity, favors Gore in strongholds, and seeks federal court actions to delay certification, highlighting political and legal stakes.
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Fresh air plea to editor over KU shop ventilation issues
A reader urges action on chronic poor air quality in the KU Architecture student shop citing a seven year tech worker’s respiratory problems since 1997. The letter questions university funding and delays for upgrading ventilation and notes a personal battle with medical costs and health impacts.
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Erwin Seba
KU School
School of Architecture
University of Kansas
Thad
KU Arch
State of
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KU Architecture
Public Forum Letters and Political Debates
Freshman CJHS students defend a Halloween joke about a challenge that raised over 12000 dollars for Central Junior High School while calling for improved university ventilation. Lawrence readers critique Focus on the Family coverage and Florida recount politics, arguing grace and voter will prevail.
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Joanne K. King
Juneau
Ms. King
Central Junior High School
Mr. Juneau
CJHS
Aber Dutton Miller
Rhiana Huff
Lauren Abney
Lawrence
Old Home Town Temperatures Hint At Cold Ahead
Lawrence reports a 24 degree morning and notes the prior Nov 14 high of 75 degrees followed by a record low of 17 on Nov 15, 1960. Authorities warn of illegal drugs laced with embalming fluid and potential health risks amid ongoing local charity activity led by Sherman G. Elliott for the Associated Charities.
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Sherman G. Elliott
Merchants National Bank
Mass
Elliott
Watkins Community Museum
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