Traffic gridlock in Lawrence prompts editorial plea for faster road work
An editorial condemns the sprawling traffic jam in Lawrence caused by the South Lawrence Trafficway and related repairs. It urges city officials to accelerate projects, consider night or Sunday work, and offer incentives to finish early as traders and students endure long delays until fall.
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Letters Policy for The Journal World
The Journal World invites public forum letters under 250 words and matters of public interest. It may edit letters without altering viewpoints and requires name address and phone number with submission by mail to Box 888 Lawrence Ks 66044 or by email to letters at Ijworld com.
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The Divide and the Two Tiered Justice System
Matt Taibbi argues in The Divide that the United States operates a two tier justice system where the wealthy and powerful evade jail while the poor face aggressive policing and penalties. The book juxtaposes cases of welfare abuse and police brutality with billionaire fraud, showing how fines replace prison for big money crime and how rights are unequally applied.
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Good Roads Day Planned in Douglas County 1914
Lawrence and western Douglas County residents are urged to join a county wide effort on Tuesday May 26 to repair and improve roads. At a Merchants Association meeting citizens were enlisted to bring pick, shovel or rake and participate in a community maintenance day.
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Opposing unionization of college athletics by Gene Budig
Gene Budig argues against unionizing college sports citing debt from facilities, equity issues under Title IV, non revenue sports, and potential impacts on private giving and NCAA governance. He notes past roles at Illinois State, West Virginia, Kansas, and MLB's American League president.
Skeptics Shift as National Climate Report Debuts
A new National Climate Report, released last week by a government‑backed scientific panel, argues climate change is already a pressing issue. The panel includes representatives from two oil companies and is described as the most comprehensive study to date.
Public Forum Debates Climate Warming and Policy Ideas
The forum notes warming is evident with rising droughts and floods across states. Jon Huntsman Jr urges constructive party dialogue, while Citizen's Climate Lobby backs a Revenue Neutral Carbon Fee and Dividend. Kansas lawmakers are imagined co-sponsoring such a bill. Tony Schmidt Lawrence.
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