Plan to pay coroner per case in Douglas County
Editorial supports replacing the annual coroner salary with a per case payment. Dr. Carol Moddrell proposes $150 per case based on an average of 42.4 cases yearly, contrasted with higher salaries in Shawnee Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties. The proposal would tie compensation to workload and aim for a more equitable, practical system.
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Shawnee County
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Nancy Hiebert
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Emerging turnout contrasts Africa vote with local apathy
An emerging African nation held a rare free referendum with 45 percent turnout. Local observers say low participation in Lawrence and Douglas County stems from citizen apathy and lack of involvement, noting turnout here often lags by 10 points behind the new nation.
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Land of the Free
Bush bets on Gorbachev amid Dukakis downfall
Springfield column argues Bush risks national policy by tying strategy to Mikhail Gorbachev as Massachusetts politics collapse around Dukakis. It notes Dukakis era mistakes, Silber primary bid, and growing U.S. emphasis on Gorbachev while warning of overreliance if economy worsens.
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John H. Silber
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Silber
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Malta
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Mitterrand
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Leningrad
Lawrence City Hall dedication may be delayed due to delays
City manager Buford Watson says the planned dedication ceremonies for Lawrence’s new city hall on July 12 could be postponed because floor covering installation and related work are not on schedule. Eight consultants have written to express interest in a downtown redevelopment study, with more responses anticipated.
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Lawrence
Buford Watson
Watson
Controversy over Quest drug education program in Lawrence
In a reader letter Emily Hull criticizes the Quest: Skills for Adolescents program for limited drug discussion and biased student interviews. Jim Owens questions local bidding by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, urging support for local contractors. The note also highlights student fundraisers aiding the Safe House and notes the community’s clean, generous effort.
Nursing home care is issue of our future
A Texas reader argues nursing homes deserve the same public scrutiny as schools. He cites a national AP study finding substandard conditions and urges community action through local boards, meetings, and volunteer groups to improve elder care and accountability. He warns neglect will affect everyone eventually.
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Band Boosters
Quarterback Club
Letters Policy for The Journal World Public Forum
The Journal-World invites letters to the Public Forum under 350 words and public interest content. It may edit letters without altering viewpoints. Peer readers prefer shorter submissions. Writers must include name, address and telephone number.
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