Kansas K-10 speed and safety corridor proposal gains steam
The K-10 corridor between Lawrence and the Johnson County line faces high speeds and texting risks. Lawmakers consider designating it a highway safety corridor to cut crashes, backers say, citing examples from New Mexico and Virginia. Sen. Tom Holland plans a January push for bipartisan legislation to create the corridor.
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Dolph Simons Sr Publisher and Editor Leader 1944 1979
Dolph Simons Sr served as publisher from 1944 to 1962 and editor from 1950 to 1979, shaping the newsroom through decades of change. His leadership spanned wartime and postwar periods, influencing editorial direction and community journalism.
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Death of Atiyah Abd al-Rahman weakens al Qaida core
The Aug 22 drone death of Atiyah Abd al Rahman in Pakistan removes bin Laden's key channel to the world and rafters the group, potentially shifting leadership away from Pakistan toward affiliates like Yemen’s al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula. The loss hinders plans for major attacks and disrupts bin Laden's coordination with operatives.
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Rubio’s Reagan Library speech sketches vision for government
Cal Thomas discusses Marco Rubio’s Reagan Library address, arguing it outlines a core philosophy marrying prosperity with compassion. The piece notes Rubio’s limited Senate experience, calls his speech a potential foundation for a future bid, and frames his conservatism as empowerment rather than withdrawal.
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Public forum questions TransCanada pipeline details
Reader Richard Hardin of Lawrence challenges the Aug. 27 piece on Kan sans Upset about TransCanada. He questions pipeline purpose citing Gulf Coast refineries, warns of Ogallala Aquifer pollution from spills, asks about water use, notes Nebraska opposition, and urges action by President Obama.
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Debt figures to the editor challenge Jenkins claim
Patrick Pritchard cites historical figures from a February 2011 HuffPost piece by Robert J. Elisberg to challenge Rep Lynn Jenkins. He notes debt increases under Reagan and Bush, a reduction under Clinton, and declines only under Democratic presidents, arguing the facts contradict Jenkins remarks.
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Letters Policy for Public Forum at The Journal World
The Journal World invites letters of public interest under 250 words and refrains from name calling or libelous language. The paper may edit letters without altering viewpoints and grants itself nonexclusive rights to publish copy and distribute. Writers must provide name address and phone number. submissions may be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters at ijworld.com.
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