Sensible move on DUI penalties debated in Kansas
Editorial supports House Bill 2043 to empower prosecutors to seek aggravated battery charges in certain drunken driving injury cases. It cites a KU student victim whose father argues current law grants only DUI charges despite severe harm. Lawmakers’ consideration could reshape legal remedies if the measure survives the 2013 session.
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Charles Branson
Branson
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Lawrence
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Kerry Eyeing Syria Policy Shift as Top Priority
Washington notes Kerry will focus first on Syria to craft a coherent policy amid sanctions backfire and a Damascus stalemate. Opposition-reported conditions show regime control of core areas, Islamic militant influence, and widespread hardship fueling wealth gathered by regime loyalists while civilians bear rising costs.
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Assad
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Obama
New Republic
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Afghanistan
Jabhat al-Nusra
David Ignatius
Washington Post Writers Group
Fire Nearly Destroys Lawrence Grain and Produce Co
Fire swept through the Lawrence Grain and Produce Co at 820 Pennsylvania Street early today nearly wiping out the building and stock. Park Hetzel and Chas Elwell own and run the business and expect losses near ten thousand dollars with only partial insurance coverage.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Lawrence Grain and Produce Co
Pennsylvania Street
Park Hetzel
Chas. Elwell
Attack on teaching in Kansas column targets education
The letter argues that humans uniquely teach and learn through direct teacher pupil interaction. It denounces budget cuts and legal moves against schools, critics MOOC development at Kansas University, and accuses right wing forces of underfunding education, court stacking, and weakening school support structures.
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U.S
Texas
David Burress
Lawrence
Public forum on teaching, Lincoln holiday, and equality
Letters argue against removing teachers for MOOCs and advocate Abe Lincoln as a national holiday symbol. They praise his role in ending slavery, saving the Union, and shaping Reconstruction while lamenting Lincoln's relegation to Presidents Day.
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George Washington
Peter J. Conway
Lawrence
Abe
Abraham Lincoln
America
Lincoln
Union
Robert E. Lee
Lawrence Visitors Center praised in letter to editor
Nancy Pike House shares a letter responding to Cathy Hamilton about downtown visitor needs. She recalls the renovated train depot center, its history and charm, and describes volunteering there with staff Debbie and Keith. She suggests easier access via a bridge location for visitors.
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Conrad Henderson
Lawrence
Cathy Hamilton
Lawrence Visitors Center
Henderson
Debbie
Keith
Nancy Pike
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