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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 2015
Page
5
The Lawrence City Commission will pick a new member via a 12 member advisory board that will review applications and recommend six finalists. Application deadline is Sept 9 at 5 p.m and final selection is Oct 6.
A Washington dispatch reports Charles C. Seewir owner and editor of the Lawrence Daily Advertiser is appointed postmaster for Lawrence replacing Charles Finch. Seewir, a lifelong Democrat, has lived in Lawrence over forty years and expects no changes at the office. Also noted is a Massachusetts Street automobile collision where a Ford lost a wheel after a minor clash with a Hupp.
John M. Crisp argues that criticism of American higher education is overstated. He notes common charges about campus culture and market influence but emphasizes that many students are nontraditional and community colleges educate millions. He calls for balancing critique with recognition of broader realities.
Cal Thomas notes former President Jimmy Carter, nearing 91, disclosed that liver cancer has spread to his brain and other areas. He emphasizes Carter's humility and faith driven inner peace, suggesting opponents and supporters reflect on their own preparation as Carter faces a new beginning rather than an end.
Lawrence resident Jack Oregovic writes to question whether compulsory Christian prayer meetings in Secretary Kobach's office align with separation of church and state. He argues governing actions favor the wealthy while neglecting the poor and disabled, and asks where Jesus fits in this scenario.
Richard Heckler argues that the American Legislative Exchange Council has built a national network of chambers of commerce into a right wing political action arm. He claims it works against voting rights public education fair wages environmental reform and universal health and energy initiatives while promoting corporate welfare and a war economy.
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