Gore Gains Ground as Bush Struggles in Tight Race
Mark Shields argues the presidential contest remains undecided after Gore's convention momentum and Lieberman pick, while Bush faces renewed scrutiny. Polls sway coverage, with both campaigns adapting strategies as voters reassess favorability and messaging.
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George W. Bush
al Gore
Los Angeles
Joe Lieberman
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Bill Clinton
Jimmy Carter
U.S
Hamilton Jordan
Carter
Apple
Carl Rove
Ham Jordan
Bush
Bill McIntorff
American Legion
Pearl Harbor
Bobby Knight
Bush-Quayle
Dukakis-Bentsen
Mark Shields
Creators Syndicate
Editorial on limiting unrelated renters in Lawrence neighborhoods
The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission considers a proposed ordinance to cap unrelated residents in single family zones. Reports show high renter occupancy in Centennial, University Place, Pinckney, East Lawrence and Oread, with issues of parking, noise, trash, and inflated housing costs affecting schools and family appeal. City commissioners must weigh fair, effective solutions to a growing urban challenge.
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Ers
Lawrence
East Lawrence
Oread
Kansas University
Lawrence City
Constitution protects even cult member in Corneau case
Ellen Goodman argues in The Boston Globe that the state cannot jail Rebecca Corneau for refusing medical care during pregnancy, noting past overreach cases and stressing that fundamental liberty prevents forcing treatment on adults even to protect a fetus. The piece labels Corneau as a test case for unborn rights vs. maternal autonomy.
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Rebecca Corneau
Massachusetts
Corneau
Jeremiah
Wendy Murphy
Murphy
Ellen Goodman
The
Boston Globe
Public Forum on Tickets and a Puppy Incident
A reader from Lawrence defends ticketing rules after a letter about a stray puppy tied outside a store on Massachusetts Street. She recalls her two year old being bitten when he reached toward the dog, and she urges continuing enforcement and to keep pets at home.
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Massachusetts Street
Fido
Gillian Melott
Lawrence
Campanile at KU built 1950 to 1951 not 1946
Reader notes clarify Campanile history at the University of Kansas. Construction began after plans hatched in 1945 46 with actual building in 1950 51. Dedication occurred May 27 1951 before about 7000 attendees and a carillon concert.
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Lawrence Journal-World
Sandra Wiechert
Mississippi Street
Memorial Drive
Lawrence
America
Tom
Max A. Thompson
Des Moines
Iowa
Journal-World Public Forum Letters Policy
The Journal World invites letters to the Public Forum under 390 words. Letters should address public interest and avoid libelous or fame calling language. The paper may edit for length and clarity while retaining viewpoints. Include name address and phone number. submissions by email to letters ljworld com.
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Journal-World
Ljworld.com
Flop Exchange Proposal Between Lawrence Papers in 1900
The Lawrence World and the Jeffersonian proposed a flop exchange to publish names of voters who changed sides in the 1900 election. Each would print two Bryan-to-McKinley switchers for every one the other paper posts, with a $25 cash penalty if a reputable denier emerged.
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Wade
Jeffer
Sonan
Lawrence
the World
Jeffersonian
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McKinley
Watkins Community Museum
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