Public Forum Walk in street for safety advice
James H Thorp from Lawrence urges pedestrians to walk in the street against traffic if sidewalks are unavailable to see oncoming vehicles and bicycles. He notes about half of walkers in Old West Lawrence may not see approaching danger, and asks readers to protect children and drivers.
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Letters to the editor brief are welcome under 250 words and can be sent via email to letters Ijworld com. Readers should include their name, city of residence, and a contact email for verification. Submitters should reference local issues clearly and keep tone concise and respectful.
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Biden campaigns hitch to Taylor Swift star power
Clarence Page notes President Biden courting celebrities and social media influencers to boost 2024 support, citing Swift and Kelce as a latest nexus. He compares campaign strategies to historic Hollywood involvement and highlights abortion rights, Israel policy, and economy as focal points shaping voter choice while acknowledging limited impact on younger progressives.
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Hard-left Dems may be in for a thinning
Boston Herald columnist Jeff Robbins analyzes the Squad's rising visibility and peeling support. He notes internal scrutiny of Rep Bush over alleged campaign fund misuses, Bowman's censure for a Capitol fire alarm incident and controversial posts, Omar's fundraising strength despite antisemitism accusations, and broader questions about the group's staying power in the next Congress.
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Old Hometown Snippets From 1874-1899 Kansas Papers
Snippets note sleighing violations in 1874 and a library theft threat from the Daily Kansas Tribune. Lawrence Daily Journal reports ice harvesting progress in 1899 with river ice stockpiles and looming summer needs. Also mentions zero temps, a wrist fracture, Chicago millinery work, and recovery for Mrs Sprague. signed by local writer Sarah Parsons.
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