Highway tax reform urged to fund nation’s roads
An editorial argues the federal gasoline tax, unchanged for two decades, is insufficient as vehicles become more fuel efficient. It notes the Federal Highway Trust Fund could run dry by August without action, highlights proposed fixes, and urges an increased per gallon tax tied to highway use to support projects like Kansas’ South Lawrence Trafficway and protect jobs in transportation.
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Wilson points for reshaping the Middle East postwar order
David Ignatius examines Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points and their relevance to today’s Syria, Iraq, and broader Middle East disruption. He argues for open covenants, free navigation, removal of trade barriers, disarmament, and sovereignty with civilian weighting, contrasting with current sectarian and extremist challenges including the Islamic State.
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Mark Sykes
Francois Georges-Picot
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Egypt
David Ignatius
Washington Post Writers Group
Old Hometown Harsh notes from 1914 Kansas trip
J R Holmes and Dr G W Jones returned from a business trip to Wichita reporting excellent crops between their location and Wichita. Wheat yields were 22 to 37 bushels per acre as the Kansas farmer recovers from three lean years.
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G. W. Jones
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Newton
Kansas
Editor notes climate debate not settled despite claims
An atmospheric scientist argues the climate change debate remains open due to imperfect models and data. He cites natural variability, cloud feedback, and ice records, noting yearly fluctuations but no clear global trend and highlighting satellite ice and snow data.
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Arctic
Public Forum on Coverage Sparks Debate at KU
KU professor emeritus Joe R. Eagleman of Lawrence argues in a public forum that coverage has been uneven and the issue remains unsettled. The remark highlights ongoing concerns about media attention and accountability.
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Joe R. Eagleman
Lawrence
Rights and Supreme Court ruling on Hobby Lobby
A reader argues the Supreme Court decision protecting Hobby Lobby also safeguards employers and individuals. He asserts a hypothetical mandate to arm female employees would violate beliefs and rights, then praises the ruling and notes free birth control as the safest option. The letter is signed by Sarah Ashley Posch.
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Supreme Court
Hobby Lobby
Sarah Ashley Posch
Lawrence
Divergent Views on Gay Marriage Within Body of Christ
Piet R. Knetsch of Big Springs argues against Rev. Terry Fox's stance, noting the Body of Christ is not monolithic on gay marriage. He and others support equal marriage rights and ordination for gay persons within the church.
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Terry Fox
Jjournal-World
Piet R. Knetsch
Big Springs
Letters Policy For The Journal World Readers
The Journal World invites letters to Public Forum under 250 words and public interest topics. Submissions may be edited for clarity and length. authors grant nonexclusive publishing rights and must include name address and telephone number. Mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters ljworld com.
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