Editorials face uphill battle in gun control fights
Students in Lawrence and Topeka walked out to mark one month since the Parkland school shooting and push for action on assault weapons bans and stronger background checks. The piece notes the NRA's long opposition to federal gun limits, while citing mixed moves at state levels and questions whether student protests will translate into a lasting political movement.
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Putin Faces Western Pressure Over Russia Actions
David Ignatius argues that Moscow's covert operations and Syria policy have provoked a united Western response. He urges a coalition including NATO and Israel, leveraging energy leverage and sanctions to pressure Russia, and notes Putin’s pattern of deniability and manipulation.
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Public Forum: Guns Need More Access in Schools
A 99-year-old reader argues for more armed personnel and gun access to deter attackers, urging qualified holders in schools, better entry control, and perimeter defense. The letter also notes jail crowding and the need for humane treatment and reform to reduce recidivism as felons return to the community.
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Jail tour highlights sheriff efforts amid overcrowding
A county jail tour shows the Sheriffs Office working to supervise inmates and prevent future confinement while facing overcrowding. Officers’ safety is compromised, increasing calls for assistance and stressing programs addressing behavioral and addiction issues.
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Letters to the Editor Submissions Guide
The policy states letters must be 250 words or fewer and avoid name calling or libelous language. All letters must be signed and can be submitted by mail to P.O. Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email at letters Ijworld.com.
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Old Home Town Years Ago in Lawrence History
Chronicle of 1893 items noting John Taylor named superintendent of a paper mill after Robert Clark. A. D. Weaver returns from buying spring stock. A river breakwater built with U P Railroad and ice house owners amid freshet concerns. Miss Gertrude Willett gifts a cannon ball from pre Civil War border days to Hutchinson High School museum.
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