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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 2015
Page
5
The Journal-World reports a 40 percent drop in glass recycled since Lawrence started curbside collection, from about 100 tons monthly to roughly 60 tons. Debris from mixed materials hinders recycling, suggesting potential fixes like separate glass bins or clearer resident guidance to boost clean glass recovery.
Lawrence Daily Journal-World reports Harry L. Heinzman international Y M C A worker denouncing over 150 University Y W C A college women as selfish and hypocritical. He says American college women lack self realization and give for personal gain rather than true generosity. Compiled by Sarah St John.
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Trudy Rubin argues the Benghazi committee is a partisan tool aimed at Hillary Clinton. Republicans, led by McCarthy and Gowdy, spent millions on a probe focused on Clinton’s emails rather than the 2012 attack, tarnishing Congress and reinforcing partisan divide.
Elizabeth Banks of Lawrence questions changes at Kansas University regarding gender equity in sports. She cites Anne Levinson, a KU alumna and Seattle lawyer, judge, and former WNBA Storm owner, who filed a Title IX complaint as an undergraduate over disparities between male and female athletes.
Communities nationwide mark Head Start awareness month as lawmakers in Washington and Topeka are urged to fund early learning programs that serve more than 10,000 at risk Kansas children and families yearly. Programs address poverty homelessness language barriers and unemployment with a two generation approach to prep children for kindergarten and support families.
Public forum touts Head Start as key to child and family readiness. Highlighted are immunizations, screenings, pre literacy and math skills, social emotional learning, and family support services in Kansas. Speakers praise state staff and long term benefits for vulnerable families.
A lengthy campaign and extensive state effort led to an arrest in western Kansas tied to a voting incident. The secretary of state’s office claims significant taxpayer spending and long hours of drafting and investigation as the case unfolds.
Mary Lou Hamlin argues for voter eligibility rules and personal responsibility. She contends voters should register and bring required documents, noting students need ID to drink and criticizing Kris Kobach. The letter, sent to Journal World, requests lawful participation and includes submission guidelines.
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