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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 2003
Page
8
Lawrence city commissioners debate a living wage tied to tax abatements, weighing which employees count, how to enforce a 60 day probation, and potential impacts on existing jobs. Critics warn of enforcement difficulty and philosophical questions about attracting firms versus boosting workers.
Ellen Goodman argues that Carol Moseley Braun's presidential bid exposes gender bias in media coverage and voter expectations. She notes Braun's poor poll standing beside male rivals, the label of vanity, and contrasts with how male candidates are treated. The piece questions ambitions for women in politics and the persistence of unequal standards.
From the Lawrence Daily World dated Sept 24 1903 mention of a Democratic cookout with gubernatorial candidate John Carlin facing Republican incumbent Robert Bennett and former U.S. representative and Senate nominee Bill Roy plans for the Nov 12 Kansas University Homecoming game with Kansas State as arch rival. Dolly Graeber Kaw River expert honored for flood foresight valued highly for predicting the river.
Hilda Enoch of Lawrence voices concern over the Douglas County Historical Society board firing the archivist after 164 years of service. She notes the archivist earned a National Parks Service grant for an Underground Railroad exhibit and mural by Wayne Wildcat, which the board later rejected due to budget limits. She questions the board’s use of $25,000 in county taxes to hire a grant writer and urges community scrutiny.
David Burress argues against nation building, saying Bush's Iraq strategy created chaos and extremist breeding grounds. He cites mismanaged reconstruction, neglect of civilian governance, and a costly quagmire, urging rapid withdrawal and UN involvement.
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