Right decision on drop boxes endorsed by Lawrence officials
Lawrence city commissioners voted 4-1 to discontinue five grocery store drop boxes for utility payments. About 600 residents monthly used the service, representing 1.88 percent of 32 000 customers. Critics warned of impact on low income users, but city staff cited delays, fees, and rising online options as reasons to end the program.
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Today in History Highlights from December first century notes
On December twenty first historic events include the 1891 Springfield basketball drill with a final score of 1 to 0, Walt Disney’s Snow White premiere in 1937 at Carthay Circle Theater, Dr Seuss’s first book in 1937, and the Mayflower Pilgrims’ 1620 Plymouth landing.
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Has harassment backlash begun
Editor notes a MeToo reckoning risk of backlash as charges reshape views on harassment. Sheryl Sandberg and Rebecca Traister voice concern that one weak allegation could fuel a pity for accused men. Page urges dialogue, caution, and understanding between genders to preserve fairness and credibility. Clarence Page of Tribune Content Agency.
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KU Sports Frustrations Raise Public Forum Hopeful
Lawrence reader Ben H. Barteldes argues in a public forum that Kansas teams face systemic issues. He claims basketball woes spill into football and calls for attention to athletic culture and management at KU.
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Lawrence
Reason for season prompts neutral public spaces debate
A reader argues that public institutions should remove religious displays and holiday branding, citing poll results and a university memo. The letter urges moving to neutral winter observances, renaming to Winter Break, and focuses on inclusivity, open offices, and counseling for offended individuals. The author ties broader politics and voter behavior to the issue.
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Ken Meyer
Lawrence
Letter submission guidelines for Journal World
Readers are invited to submit letters under 250 words. Avoid name calling and libelous language. All letters must be signed with the writer’s name address and telephone number. The Journal World reserves the right to edit letters without altering viewpoints. Submissions can be mailed to P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters jworld com.
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Villain Targeting Churches Prompts Reward Offer
From the Kansas Daily Tribune Dec 21 1867 a reward of twenty five dollars was offered for the detection of the vandal who broke church windows. An Episcopal Church member reports further damage to windows, condemning the miscreant as a cowardly villain. Lane University at Lecompton thrives with about forty to fifty collegiate students and eighty in primary and intermediate, praised for its liberal nonsectarian yet denomination aware program. Also notes 1917 Lawrence Journal-World item about United Brethren youths inviting Mexican children for Christmas Eve aid to the aged and orphans.
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