Fee on paper tax filings would hit Kansans least able to pay
The Kansas editorial argues a $25 fee for paper income tax forms and a $5 fee for paper state sales tax refunds would burden low income and elderly residents lacking computers. It notes longer refunds, cost-cutting moves, and risks of encouraging electronic filing too quickly while urging lawmakers to weigh inequities before new charges.
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Obama Needs Economic Turnaround In His First Year
David Broder argues that Barack Obama’s first year as president shows a fragile start. He notes a strong Cabinet and early legislative hurdles, with health care and climate policy stalled in Congress. The piece warns a weak economy remains critical to political leverage, as Republicans gain if the economy drags.
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Officials plan to expand Lawrence Vitri fied Brick Co plants capacity
A Lawrence Daily World item from January 19 1910 notes officials of the Lawrence Vitri fied Brick Co will meet to discuss expanding plant capacity to speed brick supply for city paving contracts. The firm is two million bricks behind orders. The report also covers a Squires farm corn sale near Clinton where 75 cents per bushel was paid, a record cash price for Douglas County and possibly the state, with farmers paying above Kansas City prices and transporting their own haul.
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Vaccination benefits letter to the editor praising public clinic
David Burress of Lawrence argues in favor of free vaccination through the county public health department. He cites an efficient no waiting clinic with accessible screening forms and disability accommodations, praising socialized medicine and noting high preventable death tolls from unvaccinated individuals.
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Suggestions From Public Hearing On School Closings
Journal World coverage of the school board hearing on possible closures omitted several well researched ideas from attendees. Proposals included one day a week summer furloughs for administrators as tried by the Olathe district and teacher furloughs on non contract days.
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Public forum critiques city spending and school impacts in Lawrence
Larry Carter voices concern over salary cuts, school closures, and the Lawrence Virtual School. He cites property value losses near New York and Cordley schools and argues for greater investment in retirees, comparing economic contributions of retirees to manufacturing workers and urging balanced city spending.
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Martin Luther King Jr Birthday Message and Call for Open Conscience
Margaret Arnold reflects on Martin Luther King Jr and his Letter from the Birmingham Jail. The author recalls King's stance against violence during civil rights work and urges bold, open discussion to expose injustice and secure fair care and shelter for all.
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Letters Policy Guidelines For The Journal World
The Journal-World invites public interest letters under 250 words and asks writers to include name address and telephone. The paper may edit letters without changing viewpoints and grants a nonexclusive license to publish and distribute. Submissions accepted by mail to Box 888 Lawrence Ks 66044 or by email to letters Ijworld.com.
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