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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 2012
Page
7
A compilation of Lawrence city commissioners and state lawmakers with phone numbers addresses and emails. It lists Aron Cromwell Mike Amyx Hugh Carter Jim Flory Mike Gaughan Nancy Thellman Mark Bradford Rick Ingram Shannon Kimball and several representatives and senators including Barbara Ballard Tom Sloan Paul Davis TerriLois Gregory Ann Mah Anthony Brown Marci Francisco and Tom Holland with their respective offices and districts.
The piece analyzes how Republicans rally around an Obama debt and redistribution critique while reframing the election as a referendum on fairness and the 1 percent. It notes Romney Bain Capital scrutiny shifts focus from Obama to private equity, shaping the campaign discourse and press coverage.
Local health care officials announced the flu season had peaked but never reached serious proportions in Lawrence. Dr. Alex Mitchell said it was quieting down with no need for special measures. The Emergency Service Council reported near food shortages as donation boxes were removed after Christmas leaving dented cans of pork and beans.
A reader defends a prior ironic newspaper letter about Vietnam veterans, apologizing to those misled by the word party. The letter also critiques Gov. Brownback's tax proposal, arguing it benefits the wealthy while raising taxes on working Kansans and neglects education, transportation, and safety investments. It cites policy think tanks and contrasts Kansas with states like Texas Florida Wyoming and Washington. Kay Hale of the League of Women Voters Lawrence/Douglas County signs.
Letter argues against Keystone XL citing ecological danger to Flint Hills and the Ogallala Aquifer, potential drinking water harm, and climate impact. It asserts few local construction jobs, advocates wind and solar growth, and urges preservation of tradition in Kansas University culture.
Dolph C. Simons Jr., chairman, explains the Lawrence Journal World's guiding mission and core editorial values, emphasizing community service, accuracy, and ethical reporting as foundational pillars of the publication.
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