Aging trends press Smith County Kansas population
An Associated Press report highlights Smith County Kansas aging, with residents over 85 at 5.5 percent of a 4,536 total, up from 1990. While 45-54 rose 20.1 percent, the 25-34 group fell 41 percent, signaling lost young talent and future growth challenges for Kansas. The state’s median age rose to 35.2 in 2000 as young adults leave for opportunities elsewhere.
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Kansas
Associated Press
Journal-World
Smith County
U.S
Journal World Mission and Credentials Cited
The message presents Journal World standards for accurate fair reporting and defender of citizen rights, with emphasis on exposing dishonesty in public affairs. It notes Dolph Simons Sr as founder and long-time publisher and editor, alongside periodical details and AP affiliation.
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Journal-World
Jetters
Worlh.com
World Population Day urges policy shift over population blame
Betsy Hartmann argues against linking crises to Third World population growth. She cites UN projections, Cairo commitments, and critiques U.S. and World Bank policies. She urges reforms in welfare, abortion access, and aid to prioritize health, human rights, and environment.
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Third World
U.N
Population Fund
Cairo
India
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
U.S
World Bank
China
Nancy Folbre
Randy Albelda
New Press
Bush
sub-Saharan Africa
United States
Old Hometown Flood Memory in Kansas River
Ten years after the Kansas River flood North Lawrence recalls the peak 30.42 feet after June and July rains. The 1901 Lawrence World quote notes hopeful western Kansans clinging to future rain to save crops, despite drought. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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North Lawrence
Lawrence World
Kansas
Watkins Community Museum
Living Wage Stance for Lawrence Firms with Tax Breaks
Mark Horowitz of Kaw Valley Living Wage Alliance responds to a Chamber of Commerce editorial, arguing tax abated firms with ten or more employees should pay a 130 percent poverty wage, translating to $9.14 per hour in 2001, to prevent poverty and boost local economies. He cites other cities with living wage ordinances and notes research showing minimal or positive employment impact.
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Chamber of Commierce
Journal-World
Lawrence
Madison
Duluth
Los Angeles
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Kaw Valley Living Wage Alliance
Mark Horowitz
Public Forum urges Lawrence to attract big-store growth
Lawrence resident Susan McClintic argues in a public forum that the city’s growth requires local retailers like Home Depot or Lowe’s to keep spending in town. She notes purchases from Kansas City and Topeka underscore a need for planning to meet residents’ home and building supply needs locally.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
Topeka
Lowe's
Powers-That-Be
Susan McClintic
Pro-life views clash with debate in public forum
Charlotte Ostermann defends pro-life ethics arguing life begins at conception and that debate strengthens the case for protecting all human life. She criticizes Ellen Goodman for framing abortion as unresolved and urges readers to view ongoing discourse as advancing clarity and consistency in pro-life arguments.
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Ellen Goodman
Goodman
America
Ellen
Charlotte Ostermann
Lawrence
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W.C. Simons
Dolph Simons, Sr
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Ralph Gage
Richard Brack
Bill Snead
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
al Bonner
Joe Lewis
Rolph Simons III
Qan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
Tom Hornbaker
Dallas Dolan
Clambrane
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Kan
Douglas County
P.O
Audit Bureau of Circulations
USS
By Betsy Hartmann
Center For Reproductive Law and
Betsy Hartmann
Hampshire College
Antherst, Mass
Progressive
Alicus
Living Wage
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