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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2008
Page
7
A compiled list of addresses phone numbers and web sites for state leaders in Kansas including Governor Kathleen Sebelius Attorney General Stephen Six Treasurer Lynn Jenkins Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger and numerous state representatives and senators with district details and office locations. The contact details cover Topeka offices and Lawrence or Kansas City branches where listed.
A reader voices concern over GI benefits debates linked to the war. The letter notes veterans groups' support for a domestic spending proposal, cites House Speaker Pelosi calling a veteran aid bill a war thank you, and questions using veterans and Merchant Marines as political leverage. The writer mentions his father’s World War II and Korea service and notes thousands of surviving Merchant Marines have not received government support.
Dean W. Penny of Lawrence appeals to preserve freedom for future generations and to honor veterans. He condemns remarks by Pelosi calling veterans a war cost, urges care for veterans beyond politics, and asks citizens to fly the flag at half staff until noon and keep it illuminated at night.
A 14 year old girl describes a cluttered bedroom filled with clothes shoes and jewelry making it hard to choose outfits each morning. She seeks practical tips to organize and reclaim her space.
Nicole Bostick thanks G.B. Truden for the May 19 article Clear the Clutter. She appreciates the plain white trunk or bin idea for organizing and hopes it helps locate her left Adidas flip flop amid a jungle of clothes.
Memorial Stadium hosts the KU Relays a storied track event while KU students staff and faculty run the KU Relay for Life a national American Cancer Society fundraiser. Night lights luminous balloons and luminaries honor fighters and fallen loved ones as Mary Chappell thanks the community for support and participation.
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