Time's up on Lawrence elementary consolidation group
Editorial argues the Central and East Lawrence Elementary School Consolidation Working Group has not produced usable guidance with under a month to the Jan 31 deadline. It notes potential conflicts of interest, late enrollment projections, mixed board signals, and concludes more time won't yield a solid recommendation and urges the board to move the issue back to elected officials.
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Dolph Simons Sr Publisher and Editor Career Summary
Dolph Simons Sr born 1904 died 1989 led as Publisher from 1944 to 1962 and served as Editor from 1950 to 1979 influencing the paper through mid century. His tenure overlapped with major newsroom changes and editorial leadership.
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Pauls Consistency Highlights Civil Rights Debate
Leonard Pitts Jr. critiques Ron Paul for rigid ideology on the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The piece notes Paul’s property rights framing, his past newsletter controversy, and contrasts his stance with the act’s historical role in ending Jim Crow. Emphasizes the danger of ideological extremism and urges empathy for those affected by segregation.
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Birthday reflections from a Kansas University law professor
Mike Hoeflich, a distinguished KU Law professor, writes about turning 60 in 2012, looking back at his life and friendships, noting how higher education was affordable, the economy steadier, and his career paths. He contrasts past opportunities with today’s challenges for students, hoping 2012 brings success and contentment for all.
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Public Forum: Casino message to the editor
Ray Finch of Lawrence argues against state sponsored gambling as a revenue method in troubling economic times. He cautions it widens wealth divides and harms the agro industrial base, urging Kansans to avoid reliance on luck and avoid the state pandering to scams.
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Perdition
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Lawrence
Open farms urged to aid deer and turkey hunting plans
Doris Pratt of Baldwin City urges county property owners to allow hunting on their lands to curb crop damage and road crashes caused by wildlife. She cites overproduction risk if hunters are not granted access and asks readers to submit letters with name address and phone number for publication.
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Law rence beer garden dream sparks micro brewery talk
A 1912 item notes Chuck Magers of the Community Mercantile Co-Op sought to open a beer garden with his homemade brew as Kansas liquor laws move toward allowing micro breweries after testimony to the Liquor Law Review Commission. The reminiscence reflects local efforts to revive prohibition era traditions.
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Chuck Magers
Community Mercantile Co-Op
Kansas Liquor Law Review Commission
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