Anniversary plan for Quantrill raid marked in Lawrence
The Lawrence City Commission will consider an advisory nine member committee to plan the 150th anniversary of Quantrill’s Raid. The panel should include diverse local history perspectives and coordinate events with groups like the Douglas County Historical Society and Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage. The effort aims to mourn the lives lost, honor survivors, and educate residents and visitors about Lawrence’s Civil War era.
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Romney’s Ryan Pick Worsens Hispanic Voting Gap
Andres Oppenheimer argues Mitt Romney’s selection of Wisconsin’s Paul Ryan compounds his Hispanic vote problem. Ryan’s budget cuts and hard line stance on immigration, plus opposition to a path to citizenship and the DREAM Act, threaten Romney in Latino-voter blocs key states like Florida and Ohio.
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Brown's Dark Sexual Legacy Ends in 90 Year Old Helen Brown
Cal Thomas reflects on Helen Gurley Brown and Hugh Hefner shaping a sexual revolution. He argues their liberating philosophy harmed society, noting increased harassment policies and shifting language from restraint to permissiveness. Brown’s death prompts examination of lasting social consequences and a warning about “freedom” without responsibility.
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Public forum questions police actions after chief Olin incident
In a letter to the editor Matthew Herbert of Lawrence questions how former police chief Olin’s repeated firearm discharges within city limits were handled. He cites medical issues and a perceived ticket-fixing scandal, urging the Lawrence Police Department to address its negative public image amid tax expansion debates.
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Public Forum letters should be 250 words or less and of public interest. The Journal World may edit letters without altering viewpoints. Submissions require name address and telephone. mailing address is Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email to letters at ljworld.com.
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