Amyx to Step Down After Four Decades of Service
Lawrence mayor and longtime city commissioner Michael Amyx announced he will not seek re election, ending a 25 year public service span including six mayoral terms and 20 years on the City Commission. Filing deadline is noon June 1 with primaries if needed before November 7.
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North Lawrence Sees City Aims Amid Court Assaults
Kansas Daily Tribune May 24 1867 reports North Lawrence adopting city airs as two assault cases fill the court. It notes whisky fighting in the region as remarkable. Also mentions hay shortages and mower reapers flooding depots, plus Eastern excursionists lodging at Eldridge House.
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Impeachment election looms as 2018 tests Trump
Washington Post analysis contrasts Nixon era and Trump era. The piece argues Mueller’s probe into possible links between Trump campaign and Russia shapes a coming impeachment fight. It highlights Trump’s foreign moves in Saudi Arabia and China, media battles, and ongoing polarization guiding public justice.
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May History Highlights From American Legacies
On May 24 1775 John Hancock was elected President of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia succeeding Peyton Randolph. In 1844 Samuel F B Morse transmitted What hath God wrought opening America's first telegraph line. In 1883 the Brooklyn Bridge was dedicated by President Arthur and Governor Cleveland. In 1935 the Reds beat the Phillies 2 1 in the first major league night game at Crosley Field Cincinnati.
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No defense increase to the editor
The letter argues against a Trump era $54 billion Pentagon boost and a Saudi arms deal, noting U S military spending nears $600 billion annually. It highlights the gun culture, NRA influence, and FCNL lobbying to repurpose funds for education and environmental protection.
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EPA
Public Forum Voices Against ACA Proposals and Refugee Resettlement
Members of Dread Friends Meeting urge contacting congressional representatives to oppose ACA related policy shifts and the plan to resettle 2.7 million refugees abroad. They stress the need for continued peace efforts and the power of citizens to be heard through advocacy. Participants include Anne Haehl Jim Hasselle Priscilla McKinney Beth Schultz.
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Call Your Senators on Health Care Reform
Richard Sengpiehl urges readers to pressure senators over a Senate health care plan mirroring the House bill. He warns it will reduce Medicaid and cut life saving insurance for the poor while tax cuts favor the wealthy. He notes McConnell aims for secret details and no hearings, with opposed groups likely to testify.
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American Diabetes Association
American Lung Association
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AARP
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Letters to the Editor Submission Guidelines
Readers may submit letters up to 250 words and must sign them. Avoid name calling and libel. Submissions by mail to P.O. Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email at letters jworld.com.
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