Carrier landings in the centennial year of flight
The editorial reflects on aviation milestones from the Wright brothers to World War II, praising daring carrier takeoffs and landings as a recurring aviation miracle. It notes Grumman torpedo bombers on display in Lawrence and honors Dole Institute ceremonies, highlighting the enduring awe of deck operations and their century of progress.
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Kitty Hawk
Wright Brothers
Kansas
Amelia Earhart
Charles Lindbergh
Dole Institute of Politics
Lawrence
Bob Dole
Grumman
America
Lawrence Daily World
Oak Hill
M. Newmark
Journal World Editorial Creed and Legacy
The Journal World proclaims accurate and fair reporting with no mix of opinion, advocating equal rights, understanding for the disadvantaged, exposure of public dishonesty, and support for community improvement projects as guided by publishers W C Simons and Dolph Simons Sr.
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Journal-World
Ijworlh.com
Fear of violence in the age of guns and fear
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues in the Miami Herald that fear drives Americans to arm themselves and accept gun violence as normal. He cites a 10-year-old babysitting siblings in Palmer Park Maryland where a 4-year-old was shot and critically injured, urging reflection on why fear and easy firearm access persist despite lower crime rates.
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Palmer Park
Washington
Katina Brice
Katina
Gregory
Kimberly
Michael Moore
America
Moore
Nathaniel Brazill
Nathaniel Abraham
Flint
Mich
Leaks and the press in a democracy as war grows
Columnist Joel Mowbray defends leaks as vital to accountability, arguing that limiting disclosures risks a chilling effect on journalism and whistle blowing. He cites Visa Express and State Department issues, noting reporters rely on leaks to reveal government missteps and protect public safety.
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Bob Novak
CIA
Novak
Joe Wilson
Iraq
Sen
Charles Schumer
David Corn
Liberal Nation Magazine
Justice Department
D.C
New York Times
Visa Express
Congress
State Department
Wall Street Journal
Iraqi National Congress
Pentagon
Joel Mowbray
America
Public Forum Questions Board Soda Debate Priorities
A Lawrence parent criticizes USD 497 board members for considering banning soda in schools and prohibiting teachers from drinking it at work. The letter urges focus on classes, at risk students, and budget needs over beverage policies and staff morale concerns.
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Lawrence Board of Education
Jodi Trust Lawrence
Lawrence Area Shows Strong Job Market And Bonds Vote
Walter Johns of the job service notes local employment runs ahead of the national average and Valley Falls voters approve 58 thousand dollars in bonds for a new public swimming pool. The United Fund drive in Lawrence aims for seventy two thousand nine hundred with leadership by Don Metzle and Skipper Williams.
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Walter Johns
Lawrence Area
Valley Falls
Opera
United Fund
Lawrence
Don Metzle
Skipper Williams
Lawrence Public
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Dolph Simons Sr
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Ralph Gage
Richard Brack
Bill Snead
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
Rob Curley
World Online
al Bonner
Joe Lewis
Dolph Simons III
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
H.R/Personne
Tom Hornbaker
Dallas Dolan
Ed Clambtone
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Kan
U.S
P.O
Lawrence, Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Leonard Pitts Jr
The
Miami Herald
Spitts
Herald.com
Keignton
Robert Novak
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