Texting ticket drew teen driver law support and calls for enforcement
A 16-year-old Lawrence girl escaped serious injury after a Saturday crash on Kansas 10 east of Lawrence while texting. Kansas law since July 1 bans writing reading or sending wireless texts while driving, with stricter rules for young drivers. The driver was cited for driving without a valid license, and all under 17 licenses prohibit wireless use while driving. The piece argues for stronger enforcement to prevent distracted driving and save lives.
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Obama settles into covert presidency and intelligence role
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius portrays Barack Obama as comfortable operating in the secret world of post 9/11 security. The piece notes his drone use, Abbottabad raid, CIA leadership choice, and preference for private, decisive action over public bargaining, while urging balance with open governance.
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Theatre Lawrence seeks county aid for new facility
Theatre Lawrence representatives ask Douglas County officials to match the city’s $100,000 pledge toward a new facility near Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive. They aim to raise 6.2 million by month’s end to secure a 1 million out-of-state challenge grant, amid concerns of double funding.
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Public Forum: Proposes reshaping American holidays
James M. Grant of Lawrence urges in a letter that Memorial Day be renamed Veterans Day and observed midweek in November, Labor Day be eliminated, a new Memorial Day be set on September 1 or near it, Columbus Day be dropped, and a universal Good Friday alternative added for an April Friday to increase nationwide relevance while allowing ethnic and religious groups to hold their own observances.
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Obama fails to spur jobs, clings to leftist policy
Cal Thomas criticizes President Obama for relying on a liberal agenda despite repeated economic setbacks. He cites a 303 point Dow drop after a recent speech, questions job promises, condemns Obamacare costs, and argues government overreach harms liberty and growth. He sides with Clinton and Sophocles on learning from errors.
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