Old windmill guarded. tear-down to follow unless funds raised
From Lawrence Daily Journal 1899 notices announce the windmill west of the city will be boarded and locked with trespass penalties. Visitors may obtain a key by permission. the structure to be torn down this winter unless citizens buy and repair it. Also notes improved post office storm doors and Thad Stevens' agency change to John Deere implements, highlighting local farming interest.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Thad Stevens
A. Palm
Stevens
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Palm
Mr. Stevens
Lawrence
RFK Jr as health policy pick sparks broad alarm
Mona Charen criticizes Robert F Kennedy Jr for anti vaccine stances and fringe health ideas. The column warns that elevating him to health policy would threaten FDA CDC NIH and public safety while highlighting outbreaks and misinformation linked to his stance.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr
Washington Post
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Robert F. Kennedy
Health and Human Services
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CDC
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Indian Health Service
Mona Charen
Creators
Democracy under strain and civil rights history questioned
A reader questions America's democracy amid Trump’s reelection while recounting milestones and gaps in voting rights for women Native Americans and enslaved peoples. A second letter recalls a Just Food pantry volunteer scene where a child smiles after receiving a sweet gift from a gold embroidered box saved for moments like this.
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America
Kansas
Just Food
Santa Claus
Public Forum Reflections On Gift Of Light At Christmas
Peter Luckey presents a reflective meditation on finding peace amid holiday stress. He urges living in the moment and recognizing the person before us, especially children, rather than trying to fix the world. The message emphasizes generosity as a presence rather than a thing.
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Peter Luckey
Lawrence
Trump defender’s letter argues Trump worsened pandemic deaths
Gary Henry asserts Trump prolonged COVID-19 and caused American deaths. He cites Statista figures of 2021 and 2022 deaths under Biden and claims little help for the working class. He notes NPR acknowledged low unemployment for Blacks and Hispanics and argues voters decide freely without being defined by Democrats.
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Letters to the Editor Submission Policy Summary
The Journal World states letters must be 250 words or fewer and signed with name address and telephone. Only name and city will be published. address and phone verify identity. The Journal World may edit letters without altering viewpoints. Submissions accepted via let ters jworld com.
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