Kansas puppy mills under fire as regulators lag
Critics claim the Kansas animal health department neglects enforcement amid a puppy mill crisis. The Humane Society tour with Attorney General Bob Stephan drew praise and reports of inhumane conditions, while officials cite standards compliance and slow action on fines. A yearend follow up by the Humane Society may reveal progress or renewed accountability.
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Animal Health Department
Kansas
National Humane Society
Bob Stephan
Daniel Walker
Americans Against Puppy Mills
Walker
Humane Society
Guest Opinion on Youth Crime Proves Hard to Back Up
The Lawrence Journal-World editorial notes that Washington DC mayor Sharon Pratt Dixon pledges tough crime programs, but asks if such promises can be realized. It cites Debbie Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram describing a 14 year old murderer and recalls older teen killers, warning that crime by youths remains pervasive and hard to deter.
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Sharon Pratt Dixon
Washington, D.C
Debbie Price
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Fort Worth
Lawrence
Price of
Lawrence Journal-World
Son Testy
Washington
Iat
Magist
Ron
Terry
Bernie Siegel
Letters to the Editor Policy Encourages Signed Submissions
The notice urges letters be signed with the writer's address and includes a telephone number for verification. It states unsigned letters will not be published and emphasizes prompt verification.
Commentary Quest for Peace in Time of Peril
A cancer patient recounts tests on a Friday, the hope from a surgeon’s visit, and the choice between tumor removal and radiating lymph nodes. The author describes a cautious plan, the need for patient involvement, and a reflective hike with spouse before surgery.
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Mike Niehaus
Terry
Significance of Kennedy Smith Rape Trial Debated
Opinion piece argues the Kennedy Smith trial failed to illuminate date rape issues. It critiques media framing and prosecutors, noting holes in the victim’s testimony and the jurors’ verdict as not proving broader social trends. The author warns against sensationalism and urges emphasis on caution for men in dating scenarios.
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William Kennedy Smith
Smith
Kennedy
Chicago
New York
Todd
Michael
Lisa
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