Volunteer antidote reflection marks 10th anniversary of 9/11
An editorial notes how unity after the 9/11 attacks gave way to political and economic strain over a decade. It highlights the Roger Hill Volunteer Center initiative Challenge 3,000 inviting locals to pledge 3,000 hours to honor nearly 3,000 victims and boost community impact.
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What does Sept 11 mean a decade from now
David M. Skribman reflects on how the meaning of Sept 11 may fade or endure over the next decade. He compares the lasting shock of 9/11 with later anniversaries like Pearl Harbor and Antietam, noting memory shifts as time passes and suggesting the date may later become a sad footnote rather than a defining moment.
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Time and resilience after a decade of fear and change
Leonard Pitts Jr reflects a decade after 9 11 on collective resilience and lingering fear. He recalls writing about horror, notes how time moves calendars and clocks, and compares human stubbornness to ants rebuilding after devastation. He warns of ongoing wars, secrecy, and anti Muslim bigotry, yet finds gratitude in progress and renewal. Pitts notes his Pulitzer prize, Miami Herald columnist role, and weekly reader chats.
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Old Home Town Highlights From Lawrence History
The Lawrence school district raised the Haskell Indian Junior College field lease from 6150 to 10000 annually effective immediately. The board also backed allowing children of district employees who live outside the district to attend Lawrence schools tuition free. In Kansas City, two telephones firms push consolidation and a single regulated monopoly is urged under state public utilities law.
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