Gas mains to light North Lawrence men at work on bridge
OLD HOMETOWN reports the gas company began laying gas mains in 1870 to North Lawrence. Pipes will run on the left side of the bridge as a party of men works. Most offices, businesses, the Crandall House and some homes will be lit by gas, with completion expected in a few days. A NUISANCE condemns stamping feet and loud whistling at venues as vulgar and disrespectful to ladies. THEFT: Between 12 and 1 yesterday two men entered Steinberg Bro stores. one looked at a coat while the other slipped out with a coat and flannel. Capt. Carnes arrested the thief. he awaits trial today. Reprinted with permission from local writer Sarah Parsons.
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Columnists Pitts and Will Take Vacation Dates
Leonard Pitts and George Will, regular Thursday and Sunday columnists, are on vacation. Pitts resumes January 3 and Will returns December 17.
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Biden taps Austin as defense secretary in historic nomination
Former four star Lloyd Austin, a calm, low profile battlefield commander, is chosen by President elect Biden for Pentagon chief. The pick would make him the first Black defense secretary, but faces civilian control hurdles and questions about countering a rising China.
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Kim Callahan is listed as Managing Editor and Allison Tait as Advertising Manager in the Journal-World masthead. The snippet identifies key newsroom and advertising leadership without additional details about duties or structure.
Shame on those causing a crisis of faith in our democracy
Eugene Robinson denounces President Trump and allied Republicans for doubting Biden's victory. He urges Senate and House leaders to defend democracy, warns of a deep crisis of faith, notes voting integrity and public silence by some party members, and calls for unity ahead of the Jan 20 inauguration.
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