Editorial urges city land for self funded BMX track
Proponents led by David Ross seek Lawrence City Commission support by reserving land near the USI sports complex for a BMX track. They propose to raise 50 000 to 100 000 dollars themselves, with no taxpayer funds, to promote healthy lifestyles and exercise among youth and adults amid economic strain.
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David Ross
New Lawrence Area Recreation Riders Initiative
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Policy for Letters to the Journal-World Public Forum
The Journal-World invites letters under 250 words of public interest and free of name calling or libel. The paper may edit letters without altering viewpoints and may publish, copy, and distribute the work. Submitting letters requires the writer’s name, address, and phone number with Mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters Ijworld.com.
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Global warming sceptics face harsh critics and failed actions
Washington columnist George Will surveys the climate debate, noting shifting signals from IPCC figures like Rajendra Pachauri, the Copenhagen failure, and Western climate actions. He highlights skeptical voices, industry pullouts, and concerns over costs and scientific disputes while denouncing alarmist rhetoric.
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Todd Stern
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George Will
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Facts and Fights Over Henry Johnson’s World War I Heroism
A writer defends Henry Johnson’s Croix de Guerre heroics amid online disputes. Critics claim blacks were barred from combat before 1947 and allege Washington sources dispute Johnson’s stories. Arlington Cemetery pages are cited, but replies insist a raceless headstone era matters. Judi Smith shares correspondence, hinting at distress.
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Ken Thompson
PC Bull
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Facts Still Matter in a Partisan World
Leonard Pitts Jr argues that while facts used to settle arguments culture now eschews objective truth. He cites public denial of well established histories and current debates, warning that ignoring evidence erodes critical thinking and harms society.
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Hawaii
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Public Forum Calls for School Redesign to Save Costs
Bruce Muzzy argues in a public forum letter for merging high school programs into arts and sports focused campuses to cut staff and facility costs and allow cross campus shuttles. He links school funding woes to federal war spending and endorses temporary tax measures to boost Lawrence’s economy and schools.
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Lawrence
Leslie Newman
Ray Finch
Afghanistan
Iraq
Mark Parkinson
Bruce Muzzy
Old Home Town 1910 Tobacco Anti Smoking pledge event
The Salvation Army in Lawrence announces a demonstration on tobacco harm with a pledge campaign inviting young men to join the Anti Smoking League. The event aims to curb smoking habit formation and promote health awareness in the community.
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Lawrence Daily World
Salvation Army of
Lawrence
Anti-Smoking League
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