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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 2023
Page
4
Charles Gilmore of Lawrence weighs both sides of a single use plastic bag ban noting bags usefulness and alternatives like cardboard and paper may harm trees, urging recycling emphasis and addressing wildlife, litter and hydrocarbon concerns. He concludes the outcome is not an environmental catastrophe either way.
Reader letter by David Teska challenges Matt Taits January 26 critique of Dajuan Harris slump. He argues KU scoring relied heavily on Jalen Wilson and Grady Dick in losses to Baylor, KSU and TCU, with others including Harris contributing minimal points. He calls for broader analysis of the team's scoring dynamics and why other key players struggle.
Letters must include name address and telephone number but only name and city will be published. The Journal-World may edit letters to preserve viewpoint, and grants a nonexclusive license to publish copy and distribute the contents while preserving authorship. Submissions via email at letters ljworld.com.
Froma Harrop notes Pete Buttigieg draws attention in polls as a potential Democratic presidential candidate. Granite State results show Buttigieg leading with 23 percent among New Hampshire voters, while Biden and Warren each have 18 percent.
Rich Lowry argues that white supremacy does not drive Memphis police actions in the Tyre Nichols case. He asserts that the incident stems from policing failures, training gaps, and accountability issues rather than racial animus, critiquing leftist narratives that center race as the causal force.
Snow and ice clog Lawrence gutters under an ordinance compelling businesses to keep frontages clean. Kansas university uses its new pipe organ at chapel services, boosting attendance. The faculty votes 15 to 18 to keep Latin as a required admission subject for three years, adding a year of natural science to the high school curriculum. Collectors report better street payments as holiday bills fade and money returns for regular dues.
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