Mayor should recuse over Tyson plant talks in Tonganoxie
Editorial urges Mayor Jason Ward to recuse himself from future council discussions on Tyson Foods poultry processing plant plans near Tonganoxie. Ward has publicly supported the project while his law firm represents Tyson, creating an appearance of conflict amid secrecy surrounding incentives and zoning. The piece argues recusal is needed to restore public trust.
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Jemele Hill Got Nothing Wrong
The piece argues Hill’s tweets accusing Trump of white supremacy were accurate. It contends ESPN rebuked her, while the White House condemned the remarks. The author claims Trump’s election reflects broader racial dynamics and asserts Hill spoke truth, not error.
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Cat slips ring in cat and dog tale headline
A Kansas Daily Tribune item notes a 1867 incident in St Joseph where a lady slipped a diamond ring on a cat, the cat jumped from a window and fled, leaving the ring missing. The piece ends with a quip about cat catastrophe and a separate notice previews Lake's Hippo Olympiad and Mam moth Circus exhibitions on the 26th and 27th in the same city.
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Colyer accused over Obamacare linked insurance hike
Richard L. Warrick of Lawrence blasts Jeff Colyer over Kansas premium rate increases for next year. Warrick says insurers cite federal subsidies and ACA funding cuts by Republicans, accusing Colyer of hypocrisy for opposing Medicaid expansion and urging readers to recognize political motives behind insurance cost rises.
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Lawrence
Work Remains to the Editor in Emporia Plaque Ceremony
Work continues after last year’s cleaning of the William Allen White Memorial plaques at Emporia’s Peter Pan Park. The note mentions a cheer and ongoing restoration efforts tied to the memorial site and local history.
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Peter Pan Park
Public Forum at Emporia Memorial Faces Ongoing Repairs
Public Forum in Emporia notes the William Allen White Memorial remains incomplete with broken and missing pavers and a polluted pond. The unfinished restoration worries locals and invites journalism students from the University of Kansas School of Journalism to visit the site. Bill Loebel, Topeka.
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University of Kansas School of Journalism
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Bill Loebel
Topeka
National POW MIA Recognition Day Honored Across U S
On September 15 Americans observed National POW MIA Recognition Day to honor veterans who were prisoners of war or listed as missing in action. The observance recalls the service and sacrifices of millions across World War II Korea Vietnam the Persian Gulf and Iraq and calls for continued efforts to account for the missing. Sandra Johnson Lenexa.
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Medicare for All Act of 2017 gains renewed push
Barbara Johnston argues for universal health care as Sanders re released the Medicare for All Act of 2017. She notes Sanders has introduced a single payer bill annually since 2009 and cites House support for H R 676 originated by John Conyers in 2003. She cites poll data showing majority support but critics say representatives listen to insurers. She contends health care for all is fair and cost effective to keep the United States aligned with developed nations.
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Barbara Johnston
Lawrence
Letters addressed to P O Box 888 in Lawrence Kansas
Readers may submit letters by mail to P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 or by email at letters ljworld com for publication in the newspaper.
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