Urgent audit highlights safety failure at Topeka juvenile facility
A Legislative audit reveals lax supervision at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex in Topeka with doors left unlocked and prohibited items slipping in. The report cites inadequate background checks, staff with felonies or drug convictions, and self harm attempts, prompting calls for rapid reform by Gov. Brownback and the Juvenile Justice Authority.
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Teresa Williams
JJA
Brownback
Williams
Negative political ads not all bad analysis
Doyle McManus argues swing states face a flood of political commercials from independent committees, with totals possibly reaching billions. He cites experts on candor and deception, notes stations profit from third party ads, and urges viewers to verify claims on FactCheck.org and watch for accuracy.
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Fla
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FactCheck.org
Crossroads Organization
George W. Bush
Karl Rove
Koch Brothers
Romney
Obama
Energy Department
Inspector General
Jamieson
Doyle McManus
Los Angeles Times
Doyle.mcmanus
Latimes.com
Lawrence hosts Colorado autoists on Golden Belt run
From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World July 11, 1912, eight Colorado autoists arrived in Lawrence at 10 15 am escorted by a pilot car, and after a short stay they continued west. The travelers, sun burned and dusty, have been on the road since June 21 and praised the journey despite thinning ranks as it nears its end.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Lawrence
Colorado
Golden Belt Auto Road
Kansas City
Ad hominem habits and phobia labels in public debate
A letter to the editor critiques ad hominem labeling such as Islamophobia and homophobia in American discourse arguing such terms sidestep arguments and harm civil discussion. It includes personal reflections on experiences with a kind stranger offering help at a theater and cites Journal-World letter submission policies.
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Isaac McPheeters
Lawrence
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