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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 2013
Page
9
The Journal-World weighs overtime paid to city county and school district staff, noting 2.37 million in the last year and a 32 percent rise. It argues the goal is hiring enough personnel to reduce overtime while maintaining service during snowstorms and emergencies, with city officials seeking balance and reforms.
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr examines the Voting Rights Act case before the Supreme Court, criticizing calls to repeal preclearance for nine Southern states. He recalls postwar naivete about racism, warns against weakening federal protection, and questions the South’s claim of reform.
Lawrence Daily Journal World notes railroading delays hampered troop movement to the Mexican border due to unprepared rail facilities. It also recalls that Sublette failed to become Haskell County seat as Santa Fe won because bad weather and low voter turnout.
George Gurley. Baldwin City resident. recounts a failed attempt to terminate utilities for his deceased mother in Kansas City. A robotic voice demands proof of trusteeship. delays accrue. final cost of absurd rules highlighted by references to The Economist and Tocqueville. A humane clerk finally resolves the issue, illustrating both need and burden of regulations.
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