Editorial on Wal-Mart near Free State High highlights gun issue
An editorial notes that a proposed Wal-Mart at Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive would sell guns and attract hunters. It argues gun sales pose safety questions for the nearby Free State High School and facilities, citing licensing rules but stressing risks from armed shoppers and a reminder from the Washington DC sniper case.
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Wakarusa Drive
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Washington, D.C
Wal- Mart
Free State
Rivalry sparks voter registration at KU and KSU game day
Kansas University and Kansas State students set up tables during today's home football games to register voters for the November 5 general election. The team registering the highest percentage of announced attendance earns bragging rights and the other team wearing rival colors at the KU KSU game on November 2.
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Kansas University
Kansas
Journal World Standards Statement by Dolph Simons Sr
The Journal World declares it is accurate and fair news reporting free from editorials. It pledges to safeguard rights, support disadvantaged citizens, expose public dishonesty, and back community improving projects under the leadership of Dolph Simons Sr.
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Fear as war justification debated by Ellen Goodman
Ellen Goodman argues fear is used to justify pre emptive war against Iraq, questioning the presidents rhetoric and urging a discussion of just war. She recalls Sept 11 fears and Cold War anxieties while urging cautious U N scrutiny and considering civilian costs.
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America
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William Galston
Ellen Goodman
Washington Post Writers Group
Close to home sniper violence changes view of trees
Leonard Pitts Jr comically and soberly reflects on the Washington Baltimore sniper attacks and how violence near home erodes the sense of safety. He recalls personal fear, past experiences in Los Angeles, and now questions the meaning of removing oneself into forests as a refuge. He urges readers to hug family and cherish words with loved ones.
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Prince George’s County
Maryland
Washington, D.C
Virginia
Prince George's
Los Angeles
Public Forum on Safe Kids signs removal
A reader from Lawrence criticizes city officials for removing LMH funded Walk your Child to School safety signs placed near curbs. She argues the signs improved driver caution and urges prioritizing child safety over campaign signage rules.
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LMH
Holli Joyce
Lawrence
War concerns over Iraq alliance support and casualties
Laura Adams argues that Afghanistan’s northern alliance and global opinion constrained the Iraq invasion. She says lack of indigenous force and weak international backing risk heavier U S casualties and urges the president to heed constituents generals and the world.
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Lawrence
Letters Policy for Public Forum Submissions
The Journal World invites public letters under 250 words on matters of public interest. The policy allows editorial editing without changing viewpoints. Letters should include the writer’s name address and a telephone number, and submissions may be sent by email to letters ljwarid com.
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