Pentagon report highlights 26000 sexual assaults in military last year
Editorial urges action after Pentagon estimates up to 26000 military sexual assaults in a year with only about a tenth reported. Notes cases at Air Force and Lackland AFB, calls for shifting reporting from commanders to prosecutors and changing military culture to prevent further harm.
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Russia’s role in Syria shows limited diplomacy
Trudy Rubin argues that Moscow and Washington failing to shift the battlefield means Geneva’s plan remains unrealized. She contends Assad clings to power, Russia backs him, and a real breakthrough requires decisive U.S. action led from the top to aid the opposition via a united Supreme Military Council.
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Fred Hof
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Francois Mollande
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Misguided letter questions OWL fundraiser article
In a May 8 letter Steve Willson argues the May 5 Journal-World piece on Operation Wildlife fundraiser fosters public health risks. The letter asserts rabies basics and heron dangers, while OWL’s mission centers on public education, deterrence, rescue, and safe intervention with wildlife, including trained staff and proper permits.
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Public forum on wildlife rabies vaccination and local support
A letter argues for robust support of a local nonprofit wildlife rehab program citing rabies concerns and public collaboration. It criticizes implying rehab raises rabies risk and calls for fair treatment of providers like Wicked Broadband, urging city officials to avoid favoritism and resist costly tax and permit breaks. Ken Meyer, Lawrence
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Unfair Aid Sparks City Debate Over Internet Grants
A letter to the editor criticizes city decisions on subsidized access via Lawrence Freenet and questions a proposed 500000 grant to Wicked Broadband. The writer argues the move creates unfair advantage and cites policy concerns for Letters Policy in The Journal World.
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Old Home Town Describes Space Flight and Local Plans
Lawrence city officials consider industrial revenue bonds for Lawrence Paper Co and a Bicentennial Committee. King John Knights Hall and additions for Knights Women's Apparel and Campus Motors appear. Skylab launched into orbit with a 28 day mission. Kansas penitentiary inmate releases discussed to ease overcrowding. Billie Bob Atkinson, five, missing feared drowned in Kaw River. search underway.
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