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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 2016
Page
5
The Kansas governor Sam Brownback faces renewed criticism for fiscal policies that strain the state budget. A task force proposed monthly reports, but one plan to hide comparisons to prior year or public release is blasted as insulting and undignified. Critics urge transparency and accountability, while defending the governor’s right to his stance.
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. argues that American media and politics overemphasize terrorism while neglecting gun violence. He cites the 6 year old Jacob Hall death at Townville Elementary, noting 301,797 gun fatalities in the past decade versus 71 terrorism deaths, and decries a culture of complacency toward gun carnage.
On Oct 6 1976 Ford argued there was no Soviet domination in eastern Europe during his second debate with Carter. In 1983 thirteen Germantown Germany families arrived in Philadelphia to found Germantown. In 1927 The Jazz Singer opened, blending silent and sound sequences. In 1939 Hitler spoke to the Reichstag about Europe’s ethnic reordering.
Vanessa Sanburn argues the state, as guardian of foster children, must provide basic needs such as properly fitting shoes. She condemns reliance on private drives like Mattress Firm shoe collections, urging budgets to cover essential items rather than ad hoc offers.
In a Lawrence briefing Gerald Mikkelson urges expansion of KanCare to cover tens of thousands more Kansans with mental illness, arguing that without coverage providers and treatments will remain scarce and ER staff remain vulnerable to violence. He links health access to social and national stability amid calls to vote in November.
Sunday’s Journal-World features another letter urging action on inadequate mental health services. The writer argues ongoing costs and consequences affect emergency room staff and patient care, calling for policy changes and expanded resources.
Speech in vivid terms warnings about division in the United States. Framing the 2024 contest as a Civil War scale conflict between blue and red areas, the speaker emphasizes deep national rifts and ongoing hostility.
Letters under 250 words may be sent to P.O. Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 or via email at letters jworld.com for publication consideration.
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