Memorial Day honors fallen service members at Oak Hill Cemetery
Editorial notes Memorial Day origins from Decoration Day 1868 and shift to last Monday in May 1971. Douglas County veterans to be honored in a Lawrence American Legion Post ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery with honor guard, bagpipes, guest speakers, flyover, and flag disposal. RooseveltBill of Rights Day proclaimed December 15 1941 recalls sacrifices for freedoms enjoyed today.
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Old Home Town 15 in 1868 Lawrence picnic plans
The Kansas Daily Tribune notes Bob Wilson of Dieitzler Vineyards displays flowering plants near the office and contributes two bouquets. A Sunday School picnic, organized by Congregational Church groups, departs at 8:30 a.m. on a Lawrence & Galveston railroad train to a Baldwin City grove for a day of entertainment.
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Taft and Roosevelt set stage for modern imperial presidency
George Will surveys the 1912 contest among Taft Roosevelt and Wilson, noting Taft's constitutional restraint, Roosevelt's populist boldness, and Wilson's expansion of presidential power. The piece traces how their clash shaped later party dynamics and the rise of populism in American politics.
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Letters to the Editor Policy for Lawrence Journal-World
The Lawrence Journal World invites signed letters under 250 words. Letters must include the writer’s name, address, and telephone number for verification. only name and city are published. Submissions can be mailed to P O Box 888 Lawrence KS or emailed to letters ljworld com.
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Gianforte Attack Sparks Broad Fallout In Politics
A Montana congressional candidate Greg Gianforte is accused of assaulting journalist Ben Jacobs after a confrontation in a private office, with multiple witnesses including Fox News and BuzzFeed reporters. The account alleges Gianforte grabbed Jacobs by the neck and slammed him to the ground, followed by an apology to others present but not to Jacobs.
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