Kansas Should Not Undo Judicial Appointment Reforms
A Wichita editorial argues against replacing the governor and Senate appointment method with a US Supreme Court style system. It cites history of the 1958 constitutional change to curb cronyism, noting past maneuvers like the 1956 triple play and asserting current process protects independence from politics.
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Bill Smith
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McCuish
Kansas
Policy on Letters to the Journal World Public Forum
The Journal World invites letters under 250 words of public interest. They may be edited but viewpoints must remain. Submitting grants nonexclusive publication rights. Letters must include name address and phone. Mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters@ljworld.com.
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Netanyahu and Obama contrasted in Zionist history lens
George Will surveys Netanyahu and Obama amid photos of Herzl and Churchill in Netanyahu's office. He argues Netanyahu's nationalist stance clashes with post national European trends and notes memories of Churchill and Zionist roots. The piece contrasts Cairo and Berlin speeches and Jewish history.
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Binyamin Netanyahu
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Public Forum Attacks On Atomic Bomb Debate Sparks Letter
John A Bond argues against the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings as unnecessary crimes against humanity. He recalls Marine service, reflects on V-E and V-J Day, and urges blockades and resignation over invasion as more humane. He also criticizes Lawrence contract choices favoring out-of-town firms over local builders.
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Truman
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Nagasaki
U.S
Pearl Harbor
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Japan
Germany
Italy
Soviet Union
Detroit
John A. Bond
Lawrence
City selects contractor for Carnegie building renovation
Lawrence officials approved a renovation plan for the historic Carnegie building in downtown Lawrence with an estimated cost just over $1.5 million. The project aims to restore the landmark to a vibrant, usable space after years of underuse.
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Carnegie
Lawrence
Reader letter condemns Aug 10 opinion piece in Journal-World
Arianne Cordray blasts the Journal-World for printing Mr. Thomas can opinion on August 10, calling it bigoted and homophobic and misogynistic. She argues the newspaper has become out of touch with the community and takes a strong stand on press responsibility.
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Journal-World
Arianne Cordray
Lawrence
Kansas gun laws question from Journal World August 11 1A
The reader asks whether Kansas bans concealed carry for children in kindergarten through third grade and comments on the ruling. No formal article facts are provided.
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Kansas
Journal-World
Larry Day
Lawrence
Old Home Town in 1910 Lawrence and Ke.
The item blends historical notes from Lawrence Kansas covering a 1910 era telephone service mix with AT&T setup, a Douglas County Fair crowd estimate of 35 000 to 40 000 and a planned city park rock festival attempt. It also notes the St Luke A M E church cornerstone ceremony for a 10000 brick church, a Kennedy farm 50th wedding anniversary, and Lawrence history as Yankeetown with Missourian views.
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