Public Forum on Boeing 707 at Lawrence Airport
Gus McClelland of Lawrence asks if a large commercial jet could land and then take off from Lawrence airport. He cites a Watkins Museum photo of a Boeing 707 tour stop around 1957, noting four engines and possible light fuel load. He questions commercial viability of such flights from Topeka to Chicago and the airport’s current capacity.
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Letters to the Editor Submission Details
Readers may submit letters to the editor by email at letters ljworld.com for publication consideration.
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Unsafe 1873 bridge prompts ferry cross in town
From the Daily Kansas Tribune June 24 1873 note a very unsafe bridge likely to tumble during streetcar use. Citizens urged to cross by ferry and stay on the safe side. The piece also celebrates rising local manufactories including M Shaw refrigerators with galvanized iron ice chamber and snow cold preservation. Reprinted with permission from Sarah Parsons.
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Solving Kansas teacher shortages through apprenticeships and pay
The piece argues Kansas faces long term teacher shortages and lagging student achievement. It examines emergency licenses, federal apprenticeship funding, and best practices for paid teacher apprenticeships to blend college study with on the job training, advocating higher salaries as a key fix. It cites KS salaries, state surpluses, and quotes Sharon Hartin Iorio.
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Journal-World Policy Note
The text outlines journalistic principles including accuracy and fair reporting, separation of opinion and news, equal rights, sympathy for the disadvantaged, exposure of dishonesty, and support for community improvement projects. It names Kim Callahan as managing editor and Allison Tait as advertising manager.
Blinken in Beijing signals cautious reset with China
Washington sees a cautious reset after Blinken’s visit to Beijing with China’s Wang Yi. The pair spoke frankly about Taiwan, Ukraine and AI, while both sides aim to establish a shared security language and preserve dialogue despite tensions.
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