Stillbirth Morgan Woodruff Tragedy Spurs Late Legislature Action
Morgan Elizabeth Woodruff was stillborn March 26 at Ransom Memorial Hospital after a crash caused by a drunken driver with at least five DUI convictions. Kansas law and a 1989 Supreme Court ruling collide as lawmakers scramble to fix criminal penalties for the death of a viable fetus. Authorities say charges beyond drunken driving are unlikely without new legislation, prompting calls for immediate legislative review.
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Morgan
Kansas Supreme Court
Rebecca
Franklin County
Morgan Woodruff
Supreme Court
Bob Stephan
Woodruff
Views on public initiative and juries spark debate
Opinion column questions a Senate committee on public initiative and defends juries after the Paul Kiser trial. The piece criticizes restrictions on initiative, cites the Rodney King riots as a caution, and condemns a radio station for publishing juror names and addresses.
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Our
Sadhsple Fuser
Paul Kiser
Thos
Kiser
Los Angeles
Rodney King
Opening Day Booing and Baseball Buzz Across Cities
Across the nation Opening Day stirred strong reactions from fans and politicians alike. Boos greeted Bill and Hillary Clinton in Cleveland and Charlotte, Nancy Kerrigan drew jeers at Fenway, while Yankees chose Joe DiMaggio to throw the first pitch and Denver Rockies fans faced a snowy start.
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Bill Rodham Clinton
Cleveland
Mets
Charlotte
Arkansas
Duke
Clinton
Boston
Nancy Kerrigan
Fenway Park
Nancy
Beantown
Red Sox
Denver
Rockies
Royals
New York
Yankee Stadium
Yankee
George Steinbrenner
Joe DiMaggio
Bill and
Hillary
Small town cops then and now in crime tales
The author recalls 40 years ago when country deputies raided taverns to confiscate weapons, anecdotes about raids and escaping suspects, and contrasts past policing with modern policing. He cites James Q. Wilson and laments today’s pompous, serious style of policing and a perceived decline in criminal and intellectual standards.
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New York Times Sunday
James Q. Wilson
Wilson
Florida
No kidding born in unusual places list
Karl A. Van Asselt presents a quirky compilation titled Born Free 6 detailing famous figures born in unlikely locations. Entries include Eugene O Neill in a hotel, Sylvester Stallone in a charity ward, Edith Piaf under a lamp post, Martha Raye in a charity ward, Tammy Wynette in a shack, and Winston Churchill in a ladies cloak room with World Features Syndicate as the source.
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Eugene O’ Neill
Hotel
Sylvester Stallone
Charity
Edith Piaf
Martha Raye
Tammy Wynette
Shack
Winston Churchill
Ladies
No Plenty of Money in Ottawa School Board Spending
A letter urges residents to attend school board meetings in large numbers to oppose ongoing spending. The writer argues that elected officials favor the wealthy and do not understand how average families manage finances, calling for persistent vocal protest to curb expenditures.
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Ottawa
It's Your Quarter community forum on Hawthorne and local issues
Readers respond on Hawthorne School closure and Garfield status. A caller praises Hawthorne staff and students, condemns wealth-based attitudes, and urges equity. The letter also complains of Lincoln Street traffic, dumping on Osborne Lane, trash pickup, welfare critiques, and a call-in to share thoughts on the program with a listed number and hours.
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Hawthorne
Garfield
Ottawa
Lincoln Street
Trailer Park
Lincoln
Seventh Up
15Th Street
10Th Street
Osborne Lane
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King Features Syndicate
By Karl A. van Asselt
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World Features Syndicate
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Eisenhower
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