Should teachers defend in court their use of anatomy images in class
Editorial argues against expanding state obscenity protections to K-12 teachers. It questions the need for a bill preserving such a defense only at the college level and cites Blue Valley and Lawrence districts allowing opt-out for obscene readings. It asserts local control through elected school boards and criticizes state micromanagement.
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House
Federal and State Affairs Committee
Lance Kinzer
R-Clathe
Kinzer
Ann Mah
Douglas County
Johnson County
Phill Kline
Blue Valley
Kline
Citizens For
Lawrence
Kansas
Olathe
Arming pilots on international flights sparks debate
John C Bersia argues for arming more pilots with handguns to deter hijackers and protect passengers. He notes training and safety measures, cites post 9 11 policies, compares air marshals, and invites reader responses to whether armed pilots should operate on international flights or stay cabin limited.
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U.S
Washington
United States
Jbersia
Orlandosentinel
John C. Bersia
The
Orlando Sentinel
Global Perspectives
University of Central Florida
City Commission candidates urged to plan 31st Street widening
A Lawrence reader asks if any candidates will propose widening 31st Street from the Kasold curve to Highway 10 into three lanes to ease west east traffic, noting wetlands and possible center turning lane. The letter follows remarks on media coverage and a critique of celebrity culture including Anna Nicole Smith.
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City Commission
31St Street
Kasold
Prairie Park
Russ T. Hutchins
Lawrence
Public Forum Critiques Television Star Gossip
Esther Price voices outrage at media’s sexualized coverage of celebrities, urging viewers to switch off the TV while calling out Smith Spears and Hollywood figures. She argues trashy showbiz dominates public discourse and demands accountability from broadcasters.
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TV People
Smith
Spears
Hollywood
Esther Price
Lawrence
Debates reveal urban myths in Grassroots Action race
David Burress cites five debunked claims from Grassroots Action City Commission debate on February 16. He argues candidates rely on development funding and misstate market effects on taxes, housing, and retail, citing Topeka and Lawrence contrasts and mall vacancies.
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Grassroots Action City Commission
Journal-World
Topeka
Lawrence
Tanger Mall
Riverfront Mall
David Burress
OLD HOME TOWN IN YEARS AGO IN 1982
Economic hard times were noticed by local travel agencies as travel habits shifted amid a national recession. Inflation was easing and interest rates declined. Governor Carlin backed a bipartisan severance tax plan, but Senate opposition from Ross Doyen warned of slim chances. Lawrence figures shifted with new chamber president Martin Dickinson.
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John Carlin
Kansas Oil and Gas
Carlin
Senate
Ross Doyen
Kansas University
Martin Dickinson
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
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