Dole honored with Congressional Gold Medal reflection on bipartisanship
Editorial lauds Bob Dole for pragmatic, crossing the aisle politics from 1960s House service to 1996 Senate tenure and World War II valor. It urges current leaders, amid a looming shutdown, to heed his example of loyalty, integrity, and inclusive governance.
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Old Home Town by Sarah St John
Local writer Sarah St John contributes a reminiscence about community life in Lawrence, recounting memories of childhood, neighbors, and local landmarks with reflective, period-voiced prose.
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U S Army trains partners in Afghan village style drill at Fort Polk
U S Army final training site at Fort Polk for about 1000 soldiers rehearses a mission of letting Afghan partners own the fight. The exercise uses a mock Marwandi village to stress training advisers while preserving frontline combat. Gen Joseph Votel and Maj Gen Gary Brito emphasize adaptability and local ownership as the brigade prepares to deploy to Afghanistan with 36 advisory teams and air support.
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I Love Lucy birth episode and other historic firsts
On January 19 1953 CBS TV aired I Love Lucy showing Lucy Ricardo giving birth to Little Ricky. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Jr were born the same day. Howard Hughes set a transcontinental air record in 1937. In 1955 Eisenhower allowed a final presidential news conference film. In 1970 Nixon nominated G Harrold Carswell to the Supreme Court but the nomination failed amid controversy over past racial views.
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Reverse trial law debate on 150 day rule expansion
Undersheriff Gary Bunting cites Kansas statute changes as a contributor to jail overcrowding in Douglas County. He notes 90 day trials with exceptions and explains advocates pushed to extend to 150 days citing lab backlogs and crowded dockets. County and district attorneys and associations weighed positions, while I warned of higher jail costs.
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Public forum urges revisit of 150 day law increase
County Commissioner Nancy Thellman urged the Legislature on January 5 to revisit the 150 day law. Jennifer Roth of Lawrence supports Thellman and calls 2014 advocates to join in. The change is described as an expensive Band-Aid, urging direct reform of systemic criminal justice problems.
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Florida exempt from offshore drilling push causes debate
A letter argues against exempting Florida from offshore drilling rollbacks. It counters claims by Gov. Scott and Zinke, notes Florida’s Mar-a-Lago as a unique factor, and questions environmental assurances while urging broader coastal protections and political folly.
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Letters to the editor guidelines for submission
The notice states letters to the editor must be 250 words or fewer and signed. It restricts name calling and provides submission options including mailing to P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 or emailing at letters jworld com.
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