Litigation amok drains public funds and justice
The Cincinnati Enquirer laments excessive damage awards and a flood of lawsuits as Ohio lawmakers move to cap liability. It notes Hamilton County courthouse queues before a new law, and cites a $4.1 million payout to Lucasville riot inmates plus $50 million for prisoner psychological services as examples of public expense from litigation.
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Hamilton County
Garth Brooks
Lucasville
Ohio
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Return of Star Wars Brings Clean Heroic Vision to Screen
The Star Wars revival offers new characters and high tech effects while delivering a plucky moral tale. It imagines leading roles without stigma and favors clean, non bloody battles. Fans are urged to enjoy the escapist thrill and nostalgia.
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Force
Luke
Princess Leia
Han
Darth
Chewie
Tatooine
South County Journal
Kent, Wash
Guest editorials offer a variety of reader opinions
The Herald presents guest editorials reflecting diverse views. Readers should note that these opinions are not necessarily the newspaper’s stance or the editor’s formal position.
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Herald
Roses and Romance: A Valentine Gift Guide
A humorously frank column advises men to buy roses over lingerie for Valentine's Day. It explains rose stats, color meanings, and suggests specific bouquets for various romantic cues while noting cost and personal thought matter most. The piece cites Vickie Hull, a Lawrence columnist.
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California Cut Flower Commission
CCFC
Ivy
Vickie Hull
Lawrence
Praise for Tyson and rail trail amid forum debate
Readers celebrate Robert Tyson as state senator who kept campaign promises and defended private citizens rights amid criticism of rival representatives. They cite the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail dispute, praise ex-senator Doug Walker, and note a Garnett group awarded him for manipulation of tax funds, while urging vigilance on constitutional rights and political accountability.
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Sen
Tyson
Prairie Spirit Rail Trail
Orville Cole
Merry
Anderson County
Matt Matthews
Doug Walker
Garnett
Prairie Spirit
Robert Tyson
Reader Forum Opens to Signed Submissions
Readers are invited to send opinions to the forum, with hand signatures including the author's address and phone number. Letters may be edited for space due to length.
Government contact list for state and federal officials
A compiled contact directory for federal representative Jim Ryun and state officials in Topeka. Includes addresses, phone numbers, and office locations for Rep. Ryun, Gov. Graves, Attorney General Carla Stovall, Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius, State Reps Feuerborn and Tannar, and State Senator Tyson.
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U.S
Jim Ryun
Cannon
Hob
Washington, D.C
Fox
Ryun
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Topeka
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest
Robert Tyson
I State Capitol
O J Simpson Endorsements and Life After Trial
A dialog explores O J Simpsons posttrial prospects and finances. They debate debt, retirement funds, and the viability of endorsements, books, or ads for a celebrity now branded by a high profile case. The conversation satirically imagines a TV pitch featuring a white Bronco and law firm branding.
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O.J
Fred Astaire
Humphrey Bogart
Julius Caesar
Entertainment Tonight
Ron Goldman
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Mallard Fillmore
Wate
Paula Jones
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