Judicial responsibility in Douglas County court funding
An editorial argues Kansas legislators must fund court needs as Douglas County faces rising criminal and civil caseloads. Despite a district judge addition in 1994 and a pro tem judge, the state budget remains short, forcing local funds to cover staffing. The piece urges state action and cautions against eliminating the pro tem role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Douglas County
Dist. Atty
Christine Kenney
Kenney
Douglas County District Court
U.S
Founders as role models in a modern light
David Brader argues that the Founders and early leaders, though flawed, offer a tempered standard for today’s politicians. He cites John Adams and Washington era debates, noting enduring achievements and recurring human foibles, urging a balanced, hopeful view of governance across 225 years.
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Washington
United States
David McCullough
John Adams
New Republic
New York Times
Founding Brothers
Meg Greenfield
Washington Post
Neon
Ames
George Washington
Atlantic
Lawrence Bicentennial Fireworks Mark Quiet 1901 Fourth
The Lawrence World recalls July 4 1901 celebrations with a quiet yet festive Fourth featuring a fair day, fireworks show, and a South Park program as part of the nation’s 200th birthday observance nationwide.
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Lawrence
United States
Maine
Hawaii
Lawrence World
South Park
Watkins
Illegal sobriety checkpoints threaten Fourth Amendment rights
Letter to the editor argues sobriety checkpoints infringe constitutional protections despite Supreme Court rulings. Cites Lawrence stop where 3 impaired drivers were found among 180 vehicles, noting arrest rate below the court’s 5 percent threshold. Compares to hypothetical searches at homes and cites Justice Stevens’ dissent warning against sacrificing rights for safety. Bill Staples Lawrence.
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Supreme Court
Lawrence
John Paul Stevens
Bill Staples
Readers' note on Gerhard and Harrison book on warming
A reader praises Sunday's article on the book about global warming by Lee Gerhard and William Harrison, scientists with the Kansas Geological Survey. The letter urges fair consideration of their views and thanks the paper for timely coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Gerhard
William Harrison
Kansas Geological Survey
Public Forum Responds To Earth Group Spokesman
Arly Allen criticizes Mark Helm of Friends of the Earth for dismissing authors Lee Gerhard William Harrison and Bernard Hanson. Allen accuses Helm of paid lobbying and bias, praising the authors for scientific credentials in Geological Perspectives of Global Climate Change.
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Mark Helm
Friends of the Earth
Helm
Mr. Helm
Lee Gerhard
William Harrison
Bernard Hanson
Journal-World
Arly Allen
Lawrence
Reinstating men's swimming and diving at KU urged
A Kansas editor urges Allen Bohl to reinstate men's swimming and diving and tennis at the University of Kansas. The letter argues these programs build character, attract students, and could help fund the athletic department, calling for alumni support to fill Memorial Stadium and backing ongoing athletic-educational opportunities.
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Allen Bohl
University of Kansas
Bob Frederick
Memorial Stadium
Ron Neugent
Wichita
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