Lawrence faces bond issue to fund school improvements
The $16.6 million bond plan would expand Pinckney and Prairie Park Schools, upgrade Woodlawn, add energy efficiency projects, and fund a new West 15th Street elementary. At $2 per month for a $100,000 home, it reflects recent tax-levy cuts and favorable financing, aiming to boost education for Lawrence’s youth.
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War of the Worlds air sparks 1938 listener panic
On October 30 1938 CBS aired Orson Welles radio drama The War of the Worlds with fake news reports. The broadcast caused mass panic among listeners who believed the Martian invasion was real. John Adams born 1735 in Braintree Massachusetts noted.
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Netanyahu and Arafat bound by Wye accords
Washington column argues Netanyahu can weaken but not dismiss Arafat after Wye. It compares their relationship to The Defiant Ones, notes Netanyahu’s political calculating, and claims he cannot sever Palestinians from Israel’s future. It cautions of civilian insurrection and lasting entanglement for Israel.
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Tony Curtis
Sidney Poitier
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Oslo
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Palestinian Authority
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Likud
Clinton
Jonathan Pollard
Golda Meir
Maryland
Yitzhak Rabin
Shimon Peres
Gaza
Jim Hoagland
Washington Post Writers Group
TV Ads and Voter Apathy in Election Season
Leonard Pitts argues that political TV campaigns mislead, market tailored narratives, and fail to counter misinformation. He notes the medium’s power to inform is underused, often amplifying ignorance and fueling voter disillusionment as turnout falters. He warns of growing cynicism and urges accountability.
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Joe Jones
Leonard Pitts
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Journal-World staff and publication details
Journal-World staff credits list the Deputy Editor Roger Verdon Managing Editor John Taylor News Editor Ann Gardner Editorial Page Editor Tom Fisher Advertising Manager Dolph C Simons Jr Publisher Ralph Gage General Manager Dolph Simons III Operations Manager Dan Simons New Ventures Donna Wiley Controller Dallas Dolaf Production Manager Chris Boarman Circulation Manager Postmaster address for subscriptions in Lawrence Kansas references Box 888 USPS 306 520 and 46044 0888.
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John Taylor
Ann Gardner
Tom Fisher
Dolph C. Simons Jr
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Ralph Gage
Dolph Simons III
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
Dallas Dolaf
Chris Boarman
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Lawrence
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Bond issue lesson: Let voters speak first on Nov. 3
A letter argues the timing of a bond issue front page reflects premature analysis. If the bond fails, district growth will impact neighborhoods, schools, and infrastructure. The writers urge prioritizing city and county commissions over the school district and support voting yes on Nov. 3.
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Lawrence
Beth Krishtalka
Grove
Joann Gray
Susan Shafer-Landau
Ohio
Lawrence News Roundup From 1898 In Brief
Overnight lows lingered in the 40s after a hard freeze with 60s daytime highs. Packer Plastics rushes a warehouse as winter looms while Jaycees chaired by Bill Yockey organize door-to-door voter outreach. Lawrence High eyes its 28th straight win vs Ottawa. Lions players Cheek and Colburn bolster the line after Pritchard’s injury. A satirical quote about Harvey county debt closes the note.
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Bill Yockey
Lawrence High
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Bob Cheek
Gary Colburn
Tom Pritchard
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