City commission salary hike sparks debate in Lawrence
Lawrence city commissioners moved to draft an ordinance doubling salaries after the 2015 election, boosting commissioners from 9000 to 20000 and the mayor from 10000 to 25000. Critics call the rise excessive given current reimbursements and KHPRS plans, noting Lawrence already surpasses many peers. residents will weigh in before final approval.
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Letters Policy From The Journal World Public Forum
The Journal World invites letters under 250 words that are in the public interest and avoid libelous language. The paper may edit letters without changing viewpoints and requires the author to provide name address and telephone number. Submit by mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email to letters@ljworld.com.
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Iran hard liners block wind of nuclear accord
Iranian hard liners led by Kayhan editor Shariatmadari reject concessions with the West arguing the conflict is identity based. Rouhani faces pressure from the IRGC and Revolutionary Guard while public support leans toward negotiation to lift sanctions. Shariatmadari dismisses Rouhani’s critique as election propaganda amid Iran’s internal identity struggle.
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Chronology of Early Art and State Surveillance Era
An outline describes a century of vast government tech gains to monitor phone calls and data under national security pretexts. It warns of perversion of constitutional rights, spying on foreign and allied leaders, and a slide toward autocratic decay resembling past totalitarian eras with serious, uncertain consequences.
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Old Home Town in 1913 Fates of Professor Bowman
The Lawrence Daily Journal-World recounts the 1913 case of Charles Bowman known as Professor F. Lynn who abruptly left town after a sudden termination of his affairs. A note suggests a card reading, spirit contact, or possibly a legally skilled attorney influenced the exit.
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Culture of death fuels euthanasia debate in Europe and beyond
Cal Thomas argues against expanding euthanasia to incurably ill children in Belgium and questions future life value under cost driven health care. He cites Dutch and American concerns, warns of IPAB driven rationing, and links secularism to proposed state control over life. The column condemns devaluing life and urges adherence to a creator endowed rights framework.
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