Old Hometown Years in 1922 Lawrence Daily Journal-World
The paper covers Liberty Memorial High School corner stone ceremony planned for 3:30 PM at Fourteenth and Massachusetts with most pupils dismissed. It notes Junior High and field exercises on Junior High Day drawing 1500 Lawrence pupils, plus a motor car incident near Ninth and Massachusetts and remarks on lynching from Prof. William Pickens at Ninth Street Baptist Church. Also mentions Charley Black's light smallpox illness and a local writer Sarah Parsons attribution.
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New Liberty Memorial High School
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Lawrence
New York School
McCook Field
Ninth
United States
William Pickens
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Ninth Street Baptist Church
Georgia
Pickens
Yale
Charley Black
University Hospital
Black
Six months in politics shapes midterm fortunes
Syndicated columnist Froma Harrop argues that six months can alter Democratic prospects. She cites three reasons: possible shift if Roe v Wade protections fade, pressure on Biden to keep Title 42, and volatile global events. She notes potential gains from easing border policy, falling gas prices, and evolving reproductive rights debates.
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Supreme Court
Joe Biden
Omicron
Biden
Barack Obama
Public Forum and Letters on Education and Politics
Readers discuss potential Roe v. Wade rulings and their impact on legitimacy of the Supreme Court, a proposal to integrate Latin teaching into English classes, and a partisan critique of policy reforms like Social Security Medicare Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, naming several editors and writers.
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Nancy Hanson
U.S
Mark Reaney
Lawrence
Journal-World Reports Scully Investigation Outcomes
The Journal-World published clear results from an investigation into Father Mike Scully, addressing allegations with final findings. Peter Grassl notes the paper’s strong journalism credibility in delivering closure on the case.
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Mike Scully
Journal-World
Sully
Peter Grassl
Eudora
Court Bias and Roe Critique Spark Debate on Activist Judges
George Will argues that Roe v Wade reflects results oriented judicial fiat detached from constitutional text and history. He notes conservatives denounce activist judges only when rulings align with their views, citing Citizens United as an example of corporate personhood lacking constitutional basis. The piece suggests personal views of justices influence decisions and expresses concern over court actions that threaten democracy.
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George Will
Supreme Court
Citizens United
Next to lose health care rights may be old people too
Reader warns government control of abortion care signals broader threats to women and outlines fears that vulnerable groups, including seniors, could lose coverage. Cites Niemoller quote to urge standing up now before more rights vanish.
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Martin NiemGller
Barbara J. Thomas
Lawrence
Letters to the Editor Guidance
Readers may submit letters under 250 words via email at letters Ijworld dot com. The page invites concise community input and outlines submission via the newspaper’s official email address.
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