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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 2024
Page
4
Lawrence City Commission members and Kansas legislators listed with office rooms and contact numbers. Notable figures include Mayor Bart Littlejohn and Vice Mayor Mike Dever, plus representatives Barbara Ballard Dennis Highberger Christina Haswood Lance Neelly Carrie Barth and senators Marci Francisco Tom Holland Rick Kloos.
A compact column notes local quirks including a delayed newspaper delivery due to a sick carrier, groundhog day beliefs tied to winter, river icemen resuming work, renewed bill collectors in town, and skating prospects. It mentions widespread grip illnesses and fear sparked by reports of smallpox deaths among Twentieth Kansas regiment members. Compiled by Sarah Parsons.
George Will argues Haley could turn behind Trump in the South Carolina primaries, where independents can vote in either party. He cites Haley as a steadying, reforming candidate with a plan to counter Biden and blunt Trump’s weaknesses, urging SC voters to prolong the nominating process for potential GOP surprises.
The Journal-World outlines its commitment to accurate fair reporting and separation of opinion from news coverage. It emphasizes safeguarding citizens rights regardless of race creed or economic status, sympathy for the disadvantaged, exposing dishonesty in public affairs, and supporting community improvements. Staff roles named: Kim Callahan managing editor and Allison Tait advertising manager.
The piece charts a partisan blame game over migrant shelter capacity in Chicago and Illinois. Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson differ on plans, urging more shelter space while arguing the other level of government has fallen short. Federal gridlock on border politics compounds the crisis as aldermen press to end the 60 day shelter limit.
The page states letters to the editor must be 250 words or fewer and signed with the writer’s name, address, and phone number. Submissions are accepted via email at letters at ljworld.com.
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