Helmet laws urged as deaths rise for Kansas bikers
Editorial notes Kansas had 64 motorcycle fatalities last year, double 2001, with riders making up 14 percent of Kansas traffic deaths. It cites NHTSA data on helmet effectiveness and cites states that reduced fatalities after universal helmet laws, urging Kansas to require helmets for all riders.
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Romney staff maps path to GOP nomination in 2008
David Broder reports from Romney campaign headquarters on the former Massachusetts governor’s methodical strategy shaping his bid. He trails Giuliani in national polls but leads in Iowa and New Hampshire, with key targets in Michigan Nevada South Carolina and Florida. The team frets over credibility flip flops and seeks a broader vision to unify and rally voters.
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Lawrence voters to decide 2.16 million bond plan
The September item notes a Nov 28 vote on a 2.16 million bond for two fire stations a central city warehouse and a new municipal airport west of the city. It also mentions a mail property assessment method and early university enrollment with new rules. C J Moore Co applies for a street railway franchise as Douglas County Fair plans announce notable concessions events.
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Lawrence Daily World
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Public Forum Letters and Commentary From Lawrence Kansas
A reader asks who helped them and lauds caring KU students while criticizing public actions on road planning and Indigenous nations. The letter cites Lawrence, Douglas County officials, the FHWA, Petraeus testimony, and older U S policy, urging diplomacy over military force and questioning government secrecy.
Still a democracy
Letter writer questions U S involvement in Iraq under Bush and Petraeus, arguing polls show broad opposition and moral concerns about killing, and suggesting U S leadership ignores the people, labeling the president "The Decider."
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Misguided critics defend Mangino incident teaching moment
Alice Clayton questions editorial criticism of athletic director Perkins and Chancellor Hemenway over coach Mangino's outburst at Raimond Pendleton. She argues the confrontation was a teaching moment and mocks the notion of censoring or overreacting to a private exchange. She also condemns a viewer's grainy YouTube clip.
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Lawrence
Thanks to KU students and instructor after stair tumble
A reader thanks four or five KU students and one instructor who helped after a tumble down the concrete stairs between Murphy Hall and the Art and Design Building last Wednesday around 10 a.m. The writer recalls falling forward on the forehead and cannot remember anyone's names.
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