Kansas at 150 Starry Past and Ongoing Resolve
On its 150th birthday Kansas reflects on a history of striving through turmoil from pre Civil War fights over slavery to the Wyandotte Constitution. The state produced leaders like Eisenhower Dole and pioneering women and scientists while weathering Dust Bowl tornadoes and modern fiscal tests. Ad astra per aspera.
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Reducing the Defense Budget Through Tech Shifts
Washington Post columnist argues for trimming legacy military systems in favor of unmanned, laser and cyber capable platforms. He cites Eisenhower and Kennedy as warnings, notes Gates and Joint Chiefs support, and urges Obama to push strategic downsizing despite congressional resistance.
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Rural carriers kept in Lawrence for morning papers
Lawrence readers would face delayed mail as Kansas City Journal and Times seek to keep rural carriers in Lawrence until about 9 o’clock to bring the morning Kansas City papers. The plan would delay mail from fifteen trains at least two hours and keep carriers from catching fast eastbound mails, a move critics say preys on Kansas patrons.
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Public Forum Argues to Restore Liberty Memorial Name
Lawrence residents press school board to rename Central Junior High Liberty Memorial, noting 1922 dedication as WWI memorial. They cite plaques with 19 fallen soldiers, Kipling engraving, and a 1998 Liberty Memorial High School dedication. Proponents link family ties and argue added Liberty Memorial branding need not cost much.
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Spark of the Neighborhood Praised and Jobs Advocated in Kansas Letter
A Lawrence reader thanks Sparky Patterson for snow removal on driveways and sidewalks, praising the neighborhood spirit. The writer argues for keeping people employed in Kansas to fund local services, rebuild infrastructure, and boost economies rather than broad tax cuts or corporate welfare. Richard Heckler signs the letter on behalf of the Cottages residents.
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Insist on jobs for local workers and economy
A letter urges keeping local people on the payroll to sustain local banks and economies. It notes the Journal-World letters policy, including word limit, public interest, and rights to edit, and requires the writer’s name, address, and phone number with submissions to Box 888 or email.
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Costly changes threaten Kansas voting rules push
Margie Wakefield criticizes Kris Kobach’s nationwide Protect the Vote effort arguing new election laws impose costly ID requirements, birth certificates, fees, and shifting enforcement to Kobach. She questions taxpayer costs and trust in county officials and prosecutors.
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