Border security and refugee policy outlined by Kerry
John Kerry outlined U S plans to admit 85 000 refugees next year increasing to about 100 000 in 2017 with many from Syria and Africa He defended security checks saying no shortcuts would be taken while critics question screening of migrants from Europe and Mexico and whether millions of undocumented residents are adequately vetted.
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City plans give gas lamp posts to homeowners for light
Lawrence city commissioners consider distributing old gas lamp standards to residents who will install lights in them. Trinity Lutheran church has already benefited, placing two posts in front of the church as part of the program.
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Yogi Berra and the tapestry of American baseball
Washington Post columnist George Will reflects on Yogi Berra as a symbol of baseball’s diverse heritage. The piece traces Berra’s wartime service, career with the Yankees, and broader context of Italian American identity in sports, noting contemporaries like Phil Rizzuto and Joe DiMaggio, and comparing ethnic stereotypes and breakthroughs across decades.
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KU volleyball deserves front page coverage after 12-0 start
L. Marlene Mawson of Lawrence urges the Journal-World to give more prominent play to undefeated Kansas University women's volleyball. She cites a sell-out home crowd and besting coverage given to KU football and rival K-State, calling for a sports editor attuned to women's sports.
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Public Forum Seeks Roundabout Plan at Harvard Kasold
Residents dispute traffic crowding and safety with a proposed two lane roundabout at Harvard Kasold, promising sidewalks and bike paths but opposing lane reductions. They warn of increased irritation and road rage if four lanes are reduced, urging repaving and safer features rather than removing stop signs. City forum hosts climate group open house Saturday to discuss climate action.
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Be honest The Kasold lane reduction story challenge
The text argues that reducing Kasold from four driving lanes to two is driven by unspecified desires. It references local policy motives but lacks concrete details on who favors the change or the conditions prompting it.
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Pope Francis urges inclusive climate dialogue in Congress
In a joint session address on Thursday morning, Pope Francis cited his encyclical calling for a conversation that includes everyone. He warned that environmental challenges and their human roots affect all people.
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The Journal-World invites letters up to 250 words for Public Forum. Submit with name, address, and phone, by mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters ljworld.com. The paper may edit letters while preserving author viewpoints and license publication.
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