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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 2012
Page
8
An editorial urges clearer communication from Fire Chief Mark Bradford as the community seeks to assist law enforcement in halting apartment arson. It criticizes the Journal-World for an open records request and a vague press release offering limited background. It calls for an adult conversation to inform the public without compromising the investigation.
Quick resolution meetings and attorney bargaining lead Lawrence officials, city and county agencies toward a compromise to advance a multistory hotel project. A backhoe excavation by lawrence authorities found no evidence supporting a 1903 Kansas University master’s thesis claiming a Quantrill Raid mass grave at the site. The state archeologist warned that interpretations can be wrong yet progress continues.
Lawrence engineer Joe Mc Court states the four lane U S 59 project will place the two southbound lanes first. The existing highway will be torn up and the area used as the median as the new southbound lanes become the alternate roadway once traffic is discontinued on the old 59.
Cairo based opinion piece argues Petraeus resignation harms national security and CIA readiness, noting no security breach and praising his counterinsurgency work in Iraq and Afghanistan while contrasting with political fallout from private sins. Trudy Rubin cites Kinzer NYT op ed and reflects on accountability, leadership, and historical precedent.
A Vietnam era college student reflects on Veterans Day, criticizing how the draft and college exemptions created inequality. He notes division in the nation, student protests, and anger among older veterans, urging sober remembrance and fair treatment of those who served.
Mike Hoeflich notes how Vietnam veterans faced scorn and neglect after return, contrasting with post 9/11 shifts toward thanks. He urges ongoing support and recognition for all veterans including those from Iraq, Afghanistan, and earlier conflicts, and cites his Kansas University Law column.
Letters discuss cancelling or limiting Bowersock hydro power when drought hits the Kansas River system, comparing water use with coal and nuclear plants, citing Wolf Creek cooling needs, and linking energy, water, and climate concerns. Also benches on party realignment and a shopper’s note on a Swaziland-made pair of pants raising corporate ethics and GOP tax cut debates.
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