Editorial: Fix needed for how Kansas appoints county seats
Gov. Sam Brownback faced criticism after using a 1992 law to appoint five Saline County commissioners in a county that expanded from three to five. The episode sparked calls to fix the process so voters choose future seats. Rep. J.R. Claeys plans a bill in the upcoming session to correct the method. Authorities argue the law needs modernization to reflect local input and transparency.
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Warren Attack on Weiss Highlights Finance Expertise Controversy
Washington pundit David Ignatius notes Elizabeth Warren targets Antonio Weiss over Lazard ties and Wall Street influence. The piece contrasts Warren’s stance with Obama era recovery, Geithner and Summers roles, and the political cost of propping up financial stability amid public anger.
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Public Forum Letters on KU funding and civil liberties
Readers criticize Kansas University for shortchanging education and endangering faculty. Elizabeth Banks defends civil liberties against torture arguments and cautions against embracing simplified ticking bomb logic. Letters include policy on submission limits and writer contact details.
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Old Home Town Highlights Local Church Growth and Card Prices
Lawrence growth figures show First United Methodist Church expanding by about 200 members over two years while Mustard Seed Fellowship plans a new church at Sixth and Wakara. St Lawrence Center completed a campus-adjacent building in 1986. Stamp and Christmas card prices push mail greetings down about 5 percent, with Kmart noting higher postage and card costs. Ears Ago recalls 1914 fire helmets bought by the Lawrence fire department to improve safety and air supply.
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