Open lunch hour crash raises teen driving debate
Editorial notes a fatal Ulysses High School crash in which five 16 and 17 year olds were in a car that pulled in front of a semitrailer on US 160, four died, one critical. The piece argues against rushing new Kansas teen driving limits despite the tragedy, while urging reflection on potential restrictions such as passenger limits.
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Tibet a reminder of China's dark side
Trudy Rubin argues that China faces a stark test over Tibet as protests flare during the Olympic lead up. She notes past abuses, current repression, and the potential for Beijing to engage with the Dalai Lama to resolve tensions. The piece links Tibet to China’s global image and calls for dialogue for a peaceful outcome.
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District LOB vote on raises faces details gap
Lawrence reader questions the USD 497 local option budget plan to raise funds for teacher and staff pay. The letter urges clarity on who would receive raises, whether it’s all 1300 employees or only teachers, and the method and funding. It notes a potential $1.3 to $1.5 million impact and argues the proposed rise may not boost competitiveness. The writer compares tax impact to cable bills and calls for taxpayer clarity.
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Ken Meyer
Lawrence
Public forum argues for school tax to aid students
Letters urge voting yes on a small school tax to fund students who will support Social Security, defend against ethanol plant risks on former Farmland land, and address nationwide teacher shortages. David Reber and Mary Lou Wright defend education funding as investment and national security.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Chamber enters 61st year at annual meeting
About 650 attendees celebrated the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce milestone as Joel Jacobs of Westvaco became president succeeding Martin Dickinson Jr. The city faced no public pool for summer without a lease, and federal funding of 52000 for the pool was not available, leaving financing insufficient. The Ephraim Vancil murder case concluded with a guilty verdict after the second trial, life imprisonment to follow.
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Joel Jacobs
Westvaco
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Lawrence
Lawrence Daily World
Ephraim Vancil
State Penitentiary
Vancil
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