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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 2002
Page
4
Editorial urges voters to scrutinize claims as campaigns near the November 5 election. Highlights risks of negative ads, misused voting records, and out of context quotes. Calls for issue oriented campaigns and careful evaluation of information from both gubernatorial candidates and other races.
The Journal-World proclaims accurate and fair news reporting free from editorial bias. It pledges protection of rights for all citizens and support for projects improving the community. Dolph Simons Sr is cited as founder and long time publisher and editor.
Cal Thomas argues that the Beltway shootings shattered the notion of safe, segregated neighborhoods. He notes fear spreads through Washington area life from gas pumps to school events, cites post 9 11 anxieties, and challenges simplistic blame while urging broader reflection on national security and violence.
A reader urges diplomacy over invasion of Iraq citing risks to U S troops and civilians. Other letters critique Walmart’s expansion and its impact on neighbors, traffic, and local beauty, joking about a traffic and driving test.
The 1977 harvest in east central Kansas is forecast at about 12.5 million bushels, up from 8.3 million in 1976, per Kansas Crop Reporting Service. KU faces national scholarship policy debates with race based selection, while local figures like James Owens rise in civic roles. A 1902 Journal note reflects liquor advertising tensions and industry questions.
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