Boot camp inmates build skills on Baxter Springs project
Inmates at Labette Correctional Conservation Camp work five weeks on a public housing project in Baxter Springs under Columbus Vocational Technical School instructors. They gain residential construction training, earn a certificate, and learn work ethic while serving the community.
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Private prisons in Tennessee face tighter control urged
The Tennessean argues Tennessee must govern private prison policies to ensure public safety, noting past escapes at Mason Correctional Facility in Tipton County and urging state lawmakers to regulate and oversee operations, staffing, and inmate escapes despite no reforms this year. The piece cites Corrections Corporation of America as operator of multiple Tennesee facilities and warns not to forget the issue.
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Paris Tourists and Americans Clash Over Courtesy
Vickie Hull, a Lawrence columnist, recounts a Paris visit marked by French annoyance at American tourists who film Masses, surge through cathedrals, demand English services, and flaunt wealth. She questions mutual respect and notes tough urban life in Paris alongside Americans’ perceived selfishness.
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The Personal View on School Agendas and Homosexuality
A columnist argues against politicized education debates about homosexuality in schools. They critique both Christian and gay activism, warn of early discussions of sexuality, and urge teachers and parents to focus on basic manners and the Golden Rule rather than agenda driven content.
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