Drought strains Kansas and Lawrence water supply
Statewide drought conditions push water watch stage in Lawrence as reservoirs fail to refill. Kansas River basin storage drops, with Tuttle Creek at 42 percent and total state losses near 600,000 acre-feet since April. Officials warn of tougher spring if rainfall remains scarce.
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Wang Qishan Poised to Tackle China's Corruption
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius notes Vice Premier Wang Qishan has been tasked with leading discipline efforts in China under Xi Jinping. Wang, nicknamed chief of the fire brigade, carries the leverage to crack down on graft across political and military ranks amid a feared system-wide rot and rising public anger.
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Americans rally through volunteering to strengthen communities
The nation shows a civic reawakening with 64.3 million formal volunteers in 2010 and a $171 billion economic impact. Informal service by two of three Americans, mentors in schools, and pro bono corporate programs highlight a surge in community effort amid disasters like Hurricane Sandy. Wendy Spencer and Ilir Zherka are leaders cited.
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Public Forum on Newtown Letters and God in Society
Patrick Butler argues that letters reacting to Carl Burkhead’s piece on the Newtown tragedy misstate and judge God. He says responses should refute facts without misquoting, uphold Christian restraint, and warns ongoing tragedy if society continues to reject divine laws.
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Letters Policy For Public Forum Submissions
The Journal-World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words and public interest. The paper may edit for clarity while preserving viewpoints and requires the writer’s name address and phone number. Submissions may be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters@ljworld.com.
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