Fleece Awards Return Spotlight Waste in Public Spending
Editorial notes that the Golden Fleece Awards revived by Taxpayers for Common Sense honor misuses of federal funds. Proxmire’s legacy is praised as a timely nudge for rigorous scrutiny, citing FAA leases near Tampa and past costly items like $100 claw hammers and $1,000 toilet seats.
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Genome map reframes race as a social construct
Leonard Pitts argues that genome research showing five individuals share common humanity undermines racial myths while everyday bias persists. He notes cabbie discrimination, reflects on human sameness vs. perceived difference, and calls for recognizing multiple identities across cultures, places, and histories.
Inheritance tax bill deserves veto says Broder
Washington Post columnist David Broder argues the Republican backed inheritance tax repeal is a false premise that would harm heirs and charity foundations. He notes the tax hits only the wealthiest 2 percent, with billions raised from estates over 5 million dollars, and contrasts GOP aims with Democratic proposals to raise the exemption. He warns the bill shifts burden to small businesses and workers and calls the measure socialist.
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Roundabout concerns raise traffic and safety questions
Janet Horner of Lawrence criticizes a six roundabout plan for Louisiana Street from 17th to 31st citing narrow circles and driver confusion. She notes emergency vehicles may be hindered and urges observing an existing roundabout before approval while highlighting public input requirements for letters to the Journal-World.
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Old Home Town Tragic Crash and Anniversary Plans
James Lee Ireland, 18, of Lawrence, Douglas County's seventh traffic fatality, died in a crash near Lawrence on U S Highway 40 during a heavy rainstorm. Two were critically injured and four others injured. Wilhelm School District No 6 planned its 100th anniversary at the school with an old bell to be rung. A registered Angus bull worth over 500 dollars was shot fatally on a farm near Lone Star Lake amid other incidents. Officials feared followups due to the abnormal nature of the crime and its coverage.
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She Sent Him to School in Lawrence World Story
The 1900 report concerns R. E. Trosper, long-time Lawrence resident, with details of his marriage history, a recent law degree, and alleged disappearance of his books and property. His wife reportedly kept boarders to fund his schooling while he allegedly took possessions, with notes of a mortgage on their home and a farm sale.
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