Old Hometown ice skating notes and New Year greetings
A Parson era column recalls skating on the dam ice with young ladies displaying grace at the Haskell grove rink while carrier boys pledge service on New Year’s Day. Earlier, 1898 news notes describe zero temperatures, church music, travel delays, and the river freezing deeper, risking dam power. Reprinted with permission from local writer Sarah Parsons.
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Lawrence Chad Lawhorn Publisher and Editor
Lawrence Chad Lawhorn and Allison Tait named in the byline as publisher editor and advertising manager respectively in the Lawrence newspaper masthead update.
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Safire style 2024 predictions quiz by David Ignatius
A year ahead guessing game listing multiple choice outcomes across Ukraine Russia Saudi Gaza CIA North Korea technology economy military and journalism. The piece blends Safire’s Office Pool vibe with named regions leaders and speculative futures, ending with a signature from David Ignatius.
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New Year's resolutions for the media and readers
Catherine Rampell outlines three media pledges for 2024 focusing on reporting policy impacts rather than polls, covering state and local races, and prioritizing positive, factual news alongside accountability. She urges readers to support substantive coverage through attentive consumption and avoid rewarding sensationalism.
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The notice describes letters to the editor must be 250 words or fewer and signed with the writer’s name address and telephone number. Submissions are accepted via email at letters at ljworld com.
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