Fairness clash over free meals in Lawrence schools
Editorial urges careful handling of free and reduced price meal subsidies amid plans for new school fees in Lawrence district. It notes 2,600 eligible students, questions about eligibility verification, and the need to shield low income families while avoiding waste and unfair waivers. Some principals warn subsidies may overstate true need, citing a government study.
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Can Israel stand against anti-Semitism?
George Will argues that anti-Semitism remains a powerful global force despite historical defeats. He cites European and British scenes, notes Wisse on its durability, and warns that anti-Semitism targets Jewish existence, not just actions, with Israel seen as central to Jewish continuity.
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Ron Rosenbaum
Freedom of conscience in health care values conflict
Letter from Charlotte Ostermann Lawrence argues that willingness to kill unborn children cannot measure medical excellence and urges passage of the Health Care Provider Freedom of Conscience Act to protect professionals who abstain from morally abhorrent practices. She says humanitarian compassion overlaps with faiths like Christianity Judaism Islam and Buddhism in shaping care.
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Lawrence
Public Forum letters discuss budget priorities and prayer events
A Kansas reader argues that the state cannot fund every program and urges trimming nonessential spending, while another writer praises a Free State High School concert. Letters note National Day of Prayer observances with multiple city and campus vigils and urge civic participation.
Kansas University faculty salaries lead Big Eight in 1977
The 1977-78 KU faculty average salary is set at 21 068 dollars for nine months after a 5 percent raise approved by the Kansas Legislature. If other states grant similar raises, KU would top the Big Eight league in average pay. Rain totals weekend 1.67 inches aiding drought relief efforts and Art in the Park planners celebrated favorable weather. Publicist Mary Loveland credited the morning mist for smooth events and few problems. A Lawrence World Bureau note from May 2, 1902 describes post office staffing growth and rural route expansion, predicting county-wide coverage with modest per-patron costs and indirect benefits to circulation and commerce.
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