One Community fosters dialogue at Lawrence high schools
Editorial urges unity after racially charged vandalism at Lawrence High and Free State High. About 50 students, parents and staff led a talk titled One Community to confront race relations and stereotypes, proposing joint school events and broader outreach to younger students to bridge divides and improve understanding between the two schools.
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Obama seeks new blood to refresh his final two years
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius argues Obama should add experienced talent to his foreign policy team to widen the administration's bandwidth. He cites Gen John Allen as a model and notes potential reshuffles after the 2014 elections to bolster strategy on Iraq Syria Iran and Asia.
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Care choices to the edits US Rep Lynn Jenkins quoted in Journal World
A reader letters page recounts Rep Lynn Jenkins praising Americans freedom to choose health care while noting lack of universal coverage before the Affordable Care Act. The writer criticizes out of state influence and non Kansans in state government, urging centrist reform and faster compromise.
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Kansans call for self rule and independent leadership
A Kansas reader argues government should be run by fulltime Kansans using state resources, critiques national ideological noise, and urges centrism. The letter comments on a Lawrence fiber dispute, warns against sweetheart deals, and favors binding contracts with penalties to prevent taxpayer risk.
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Journal-World Bulletin Service Reports World Series
Lawrence readers receive near real time play by play of the World’s Series from the Journal-World. Bulletins are relayed to Baldwin and Wellsville, keeping three towns informed within minutes of each pitch. City sidewalks may need emergency repairs after heavy recent rains.
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Old Home Town Feature at ary Old Hometown
A brief look at the enduring character of Old Home Town, highlighting local landmarks, longtime residents, and daily life in the community as captured by archival notes.
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