Public Forum urges no mow in May to aid pollinators
Lawrence reader Pat Kehde advocates delaying mowing in April and May to boost bees and pollinators. Citing Appleton Wisconsin’s 2020 No Mow May results, he notes more bees and species in uncut lawns, urging Kansas residents to try plantings of bee friendly flowers and reduce pesticide use.
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Old Hometown Courtship in 1897 Lawrence
A Lawrence Daily World item from April 8 1897 notes a sensible courtship with a mother preferring natural admiration over finery. The suitor may visit only after supper and watch the girl in the kitchen doing dishes, a sign of a hopeful marriage. City news mentions regents in session and one fined for public drunkenness. A bicycle accident injured Frank French’s hand, and high school notes report Latin class and weather affecting practice.
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Putin's brutal war reaches stake as world seeks accountability
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius reviews how Putin's early street fights shaped a ruthless wartime doctrine. He notes Bucha Mariupol Kharkiv Trostianets as icons of alleged atrocities, while Western and Ukrainian investigations sharpen a case for war crimes and probe Russian denials.
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War shakes Europe bread supply and global markets
The conflict in Ukraine and Russia’s role as major wheat exporters threaten world grain access. Prices have jumped, with cascading effects on Middle East and North Africa, fertilizer shortages, and U S farming costs. Even a ceasefire may not restore the prior food order. Froma Harrop notes enduring uncertainty for global food systems.
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