Promising pick for schools in Lawrence
The Lawrence school board hired Anthony Lewis as superintendent after an open process with public feedback. Lewis, from Kansas City, Mo., will be the district’s ninth leader and the first Black man in the role, praised for his record of improving student achievement and community relations.
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Montgomery
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Patriotism and the flag lapel in American history
Mark Shields argues patriotism was earned by sacrifice in earlier eras, not shown on lapels. He notes presidents from Washington to Bush avoided self promotion with flags, while post 9/11 leaders used Old Glory as political signaling amid debates over military service and duty.
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Honduras
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Jack Kennedy
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New York
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Arizona
McCain
America
Mark Shields
Creators Syndicate
Public Forum Letter Attacks FBI and White Supremacy
The letter criticizes GOP congressmen including Sen. Ron Johnson for spreading false FBI claims while Special Counsel Mueller nears the presidency. It warns of a secret society coup claim and condemns white supremacists, recalling McCarthy era losses and praising equality, urging readers to join the “winning side” for a hopeful future.
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Ron Johnson
Wisconsin
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Robert Mueller
Oval Office
Johnson
Sen
Joseph McCarthy
Congress
Army
Richard Sengpiehl
Lawrence
Truman
U.S
Little Rock
Brown v. Board of Education
Supreme Court
Alabama
Gus McClelland
Letter to the President Calls Trump a Loser and White Supremacist
A liberal Democrat writes to President Trump expressing concern over his reputation. The letter alleges he associates with losers and accuses him of white supremacist views. It argues for rejecting his wall proposal and questions his actions.
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U.S
Mexico
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Submissions
Readers are invited to send signed letters no longer than 250 words. Avoid name calling and libelous language. Submissions can be mailed to P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters Iljworld com.
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Cold weather dulls business and fuel curbs begin
The Kansas Daily Tribune notes extreme cold keeping business slow with wood dealers busiest. Fruit growers foresee a good peach crop after a hard freeze. buds unharmed. A North Lawrence singing school numbers 35 scholars with Ed Kimball teaching. Thatch roof Grass weaving noted on a Kanwaka farm. Fuel orders from Emerson Carey take effect Feb 1 urging church and lodge cooperation in conservation. Powdered glass found in oatmeal and horehound candy by Eastman and Burnett. Reprinted from Sarah St. John.
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Duffy
Kanwaka
Emerson Carey
Kansas
Otto H. Eastman
W. W. Burnett
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