Kansas National Heritage Area proposal advances to House vote
Editorial lauds eastern Kansas bid for National Heritage Area designation highlighting Bleeding Kansas era funding potential up to 10 million over a decade. Praises Judy Billings, Deanell Tacha, and local officials, notes significance for Lawrence and 26 counties including Douglas County.
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Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau
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U.S. 10Th Circuit Court of Appeals
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Haskell Institute
Lawrence
History text books and Harry Potter spark debate
Historian David McCullough told senators that U.S. history education is shrinking while textbooks grow and readers turn more to narratives like Harry Potter. He urged teachers to deepen subject knowledge, expand field seminars at National Historical Sites, and rekindle passion for history to restore national literacy and pride.
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Two deputies planned for Douglas County Sheriff force
Rex Johnson announced plans to add two deputies and a night dispatcher after January 1 with hoped funding for a much needed expansion. The Lawrence Daily World notes calls for Lawrence to organize a factory campaign to unite business for community growth and mentions hope that Russia will pay reparations to Japan shaping Far East peace. Kansas farmers are forecast a strong year after two difficult seasons.
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Rex Johnson
Lawrence Daily World
Lawrence Ough
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Russia
Kansas
Public Forum urges reuse over curbside pickup in Lawrence
In a letter to the editor Sandra Pellegrini of Lawrence describes a rescue drive collecting dishes, pots, pans, glasses, and an ironing board. She plans to donate to Goodwill and promotes thrift shops, social service agencies, and the Lawrence Freecycle service to keep usable items out of landfills and benefits the community.
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Goodwill
Lawrence
Sandra Pellegrini
Growth and smart growth in Lawrence debated in letters
A letter argues that Lawrence must manage growth to sustain desirability, criticizing developer-driven expansion that overbuilt suburbs and retail space. It warns too much or too little growth harms neighborhoods, shopping districts, and overall quality of life, urging careful pace and character management. It also includes a separate note endorsing bills by Senator Hagel to ban mercury in vaccines. Linda Weinmaster.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Kirk McClure
American Academy of Pediatrics
Center For Disease Control
Linda Weinmaster
Pornography and crime linked by letter to editor
A letter asserts pornography drives male crime and abuse, blaming Christian guilt and priest celibacy for sexual crimes. It cites an adult shop on Massachusetts Street moving locations and argues for government banning pornography as a cure.
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Massachusetts Street
William J. Skepnek
Lawrence
Letters Policy For The Journal World Public Forum Rules
The Journal World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words of public interest and asks readers to avoid name calling. The paper may edit letters without altering viewpoints and requires the writer to certify authorship. Include name address and telephone number, and submit by mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email to letters@journalworld.com.
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