Editorial urging Lawrence residents to join school board race
The piece argues no job is more important in Lawrence than serving on the school board, praising education culture while lamenting low candidate filings. It notes two incumbents won’t seek re election, calls for smart candidates, and credits board service as rewarding despite no pay, urging filings by noon Tuesday.
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Summers warning on government overreach and performance
George Will summarizes former economic adviser Larry Summers's warning that America risks demoralization as government grows beyond its capacity. The piece argues overpromising, underperforming, and a cycle of expanding scopes, Baumol's Disease, Moynihan's Corollary, and a shift of public services into the state, with Summers hopeful markets will rise despite fears.
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Abandoned newborn found in apartment stairwell
A male infant hours old was found in the stair well of an apartment complex at 2400 Al. He was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital in good condition. Police and Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services are investigating. Douglas County Welfare probes indicate two cases where KU students reportedly received welfare aid, contrary to a county rule. The 55,000 population threshold affects salaries for most elected officials.
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Public forum on costly junior high name change
Emily Ortiz of Lawrence argues in a public forum that the school board should not rename junior high schools during a tight budget. She says funds are better spent on updated textbooks, music instruments, art supplies, and preserving teacher jobs rather than signs, stationery, and uniforms.
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KNI closure debate echoes in Kansas letters to editor
Everett Hickam and others urge Gov Brownback to meet with residents before deciding to close the Kansas Neurological Institute. They cite KNI’s past, warn of loss of care, housing and job programs, and suggest an intermediate option like Gov Parkinson’s proposal to keep KNI for three years.
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What the Lawrence Journal World Stands For
Policy note explains that the Lawrence Journal World welcomes public letters up to 250 words on issues of public interest. It reserves rights to edit without altering viewpoints and requires the writer to provide name address and phone, with submissions by mail or email to the provided box and address.
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