Amyx a true public servant in Lawrence
The editorial praises Mike Amyx for 22 years in local elected office and six terms as mayor. It notes his deep community ties from his barber shop at Ninth and Massachusetts, his approachable style, and his habit of listening to residents. It warns of a potential leadership gap after his Jan. 8 departure and urges appreciation for his public service.
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Ike Amyx
Eve
Lawrence
Douglas County
Amyx
Ninth
Massachusetts
Journal-World
Mike Amyx
Iran's growing cyber threat and U S responses
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius highlights a Carnegie Endowment study describing Iran as a small but capable cyber power. The report traces Iran's 2007 2012 cyber evolution from pinpricks to destructive campaigns against Aramco, banks, and global targets, warning of broader risks to open systems and U S allies.
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Washington
America
Iran
Collin Anderson
Karim Sadjadpour
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Russia
U.S
China
Trump
Saudi Arabia
Middle East
Yemen
Syria
Lebanon
Tehran
Cyber Army
Twitter
Voice of America
Digi- Natar
Carnegie
Saudi Aramco Oil Company
Saudi Aramco
Izz ad-Din al-Qassam
FBI
NSA
FireEye
USS
David Ignatius
Washington Post Writers Group
Old Home Town Christmas in North Lawrence
In North Lawrence on Christmas Day several gyrating individuals celebrated in spirited fashion. Two men urged each other to go home while each believed the other was too drunk to guide, producing a lively, if chaotic, scene. Reprinted from local writer Sarah St John.
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Kansas Daily Tribune
North Lawrence
Sarah St. John
Facebook.com
Meat tax proposed to fund health programs
The letter cites The Guardian proposing a meat tax to fund Medicare and Medicaid, curb health costs from chronic diseases linked to animal products, and restore air and water quality and wildlife habitats damaged by production. The writer argues tax on meat follows precedent of taxes on tobacco and alcohol.
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Trump
the Guardian
Benjamin Franklin
Stewart Lubin
Lawrence
Citizens dispute tax lid and bill payment program
A reader criticizes the property tax lid and calls for better money management by Douglas County and Lawrence officials. The letter defends a city utility bill payment program, urges continued service, and questions staff efficiency and funding decisions. Lori Huffles signs the letter.
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Tom Markus
Lori Huffles
Lawrence
Letters to the Editor Submission Details
The notice instructs that letters to the editor must be 250 words or fewer and avoid name calling or libelous terms. Each letter must be signed with the writer's name, address, and telephone number. Submissions may be mailed to P.O. Box 888, Lawrence, KS 66044 or emailed to letters jworld.com.
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