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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 2008
Page
5
Editorial urges renewed social harmony after heated 2008 campaign. It cites Rodney King's plea for cooperation, notes partisan shifts and petty politics, and calls on voters and citizens to unite to address economy energy health care and global issues. It argues leaders and the public must cooperate for national survival and progress.
Ellen Goodman argues Democrats are more jittery than Republicans as Election Day nears. She notes fears of hidden racism fraud and low turnout color the race, with Obama leading yet Democrats doubting victory and clinging to hope amid scare tactics.
In Arkansas City area residents recall the 1892 1893 Cherokee Strip land rush with stories from H D Johnson and L H Corel of Lawrence who participated in the original events. The Lawrence Daily World dated Oct 31 1908 notes other local items including domestic art instruction and political fund contributions.
Lawrence readers urged to vote yes on Questions 2 and 3 on Nov 4 to keep the T and KU on Wheels running, arguing 2009 funding gaps would halt buses and V buses would be sold with jobs lost and riders stranded. Editorialists urge transit consolidation and better coverage for disabled riders and key local institutions.
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