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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 2001
Page
9
Editorial summary of six public meetings in Lawrence, lawmakers and residents discuss schools open space and economic development. Panel reports highlight priority setting for growth, with notes on potential land donations and open space planning, Horizon 2020 updates, and countywide planning. Community dialogue valued, participants praised.
The Journal World presents an aim for accurate fair reporting without opinion, protects citizens' rights, exposes dishonesty in public affairs, and supports community improvement. It lists W C Simons and Dolph Simons as longtime publishers and editors, and notes postal and professional associations.
Washington argues that patient national response will shape U S actions to terrorism. It notes how nations under pressure adapt, citing Britain during WWII and later attacks, Lebanon, Israel, France, and Saudi Arabia, and highlights American resilience, decentralization, and community strength as keys to enduring threats. The piece invokes President Bush and the national security discussion.
Jim Hoagland frames a three phase post 9 11 strategy for U S response. Phase One targets Osama bin Laden and the Afghanistan network with U N support and possible action if Pakistan outreach fails. Phase Two, draining the swamp, strengthens banking and finance controls and oil revenue tracking with G seven backing. Phase Three renews Middle East peacemaking while improving air safety and international collaboration.
Larry Eichel argues that post Sept 11 the nation faces unprecedented vulnerability and a tougher path to security. He compares eras, defends measured retaliation, and urges a multi lateral, patient response to dismantle terrorist networks while avoiding fueling more hatred in the Arab world. He cites Bush administration officials as pursuing cautious, coordinated action.
Patty Allen of Lawrence voices concern that the Lawrence school district and board favor a whole language reading program despite declining scores across 19 elementary schools two junior highs and both high schools. She urges explicit phonics as the cheaper more effective method and asks officials to evaluate curricula for cost and outcome.
A grateful couple thanking the Lawrence community for aiding in the search for their daughter Megan Musser describes her disappearance on September 9 and return on September 12. They credit the Lawrence Police Department, church members, friends families and local businesses for support during a tense period.
The Lawrence World from September 19 1901 carries criticism of William Randolph Hearst and yellow journalism. It argues Hearst is as responsible for political violence as an anarchist and says the public outrage will damage sensationalist reporting. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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