Editorial urges transparent body camera policies for police
The piece argues body cameras are crucial and footage should be public when not hindering investigations. It cites Kansas law, contrasts Topeka and Wichita release times, and urges Lawrence commissioners to set clear release rules. It notes cameras deter complaints, boost trust, and require balanced discretion.
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Old Home Town from Kansas Daily Tribune January 15 1868
Sleighing improved after a thaw with runners gliding smoothly and bells ringing as crowds gathered. A Leap Year Ball was held at St. Jo with ladies arranging and paying for partners. a similar event in Lawrence is uncertain.
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Oprah as messiah in culture and politics sparks debate
Cal Thomas argues the idea of an outside savior persists in America from myths to politics. Oprah Winfrey’s Golden Globes honor fuels claims she could deliver political change, challenging Puritan ideals of self reliance and warning against reliance on government or celebrity power.
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Public Forum Voices Zoning Clash and Jail Reform
Letters from John Shelton and Mary Ann Kieffer urge residents to oppose a 520 bedroom student housing complex on Clinton Parkway Crestline Avenue. They call for preserving single family zones, resisting a Planned Development overlay, and favoring mixed use alternatives and safer jail reforms.
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Letters to the Journal-World for public input
The Journal-World invites letters to the editor up to 250 words. Letters must be signed with name, address and telephone number. only name and city are published. Submissions may be edited for viewpoint. authors grant nonexclusive rights to publish. Send by mail to P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 or by email to letters@jworld.com.
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