Editorials A House Divided Over Lawrence Elections
The piece analyzes Lawrence city map results showing east west divides in City Commission and school bond votes. It urges new officials to look beyond campaign labels, bridge divides, and govern for the entire community while facing complex issues ahead. The editorial supports the elected officials’ duty to unite interests and act thoughtfully. It notes Wednesday recounts and the upcoming transitions.
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Lawrence
City Commission
School Board
School
Counting Woes Highlight Election Ballot Miscount in Douglas County
A 7,000-ballot double count during Tuesday's election reduced Lynn Goodell's City Commission race result and altered totals from an initial 45 percent turnout to about 33 percent. The recount placed David Schauner in third, fueling calls for improved clerk office efficiency and debate over appointment versus election for county offices.
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Douglas County
Patty Jaimes
Lynn Goodell
Lawrence
David Schauner
Jaimes
Vermont Street span opens as old bridge closes
The Lawrence Daily World notes the Vermont Street bridge ready for general use while the old Massachusetts Street span will close, diverting all traffic to Vermont Street. The paper recalls a 1902 beautification push where local children won prizes funded by businesses, and laments the lack of action in spring 1903 to improve lawns and surroundings.
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Vermont Street
Kansas River
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence Daily World
Lawrence
Global role debate shapes postwar Iraq policy
Washington column notes a bipartisan push for UN involvement in Iraq's reconstruction and governance. It contrasts US led efforts with calls for international oversight, warning that a unilateral approach risks destabilizing alliances and inviting terrorism amid broader global crises.
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France
Germany
Russia
Iraq
Biden
Bush
Saddam Hussein
U.N
Britain
Tony Blair
State Department
Congress
North Korea
Iran
United States
David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
PUBLIC FORUM LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A reader argues the United States is not perfect yet remains the best in the world. He criticizes antiwar protests, government handouts, and complacency, urging appreciation for the country and its defenders. Ryan Gigous Lawrence signs the letter.
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Washington
Iraq
America
Joseph Biden
Delaware
Foreign Relations Committee
Saddam Hussein
United Nations
U.N. Security Council
Ron Kind
Wisconsin
U.N
Pentagon
Baghdad
Biden
Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
Dick Cheney
State Department
Senate
United States
Adolf Hitler
Ryan Gigous
Lawrence
LINK triumphs in praise of LINK founders and community effort
Hilda Enoch lauds 18 year LINK celebration and a First Christian Church plaque honoring Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen volunteers. She notes no screening for guests, four weekly meals, and broad church and youth group support showcasing community collaboration to combat hunger and isolation. Kristine Burrichter warns against city purchase of Farmland Industries plant, citing financial risk and environmental liability in brownfield redevelopment.
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Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen
LINK
First Christian Church
Hilda Enoch
Lawrence
Koch Industries
Prairie Park
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W.C. Simons
Dolph Simons Sr
Dolph C. Simons Jr
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Richard Brack
Bill Snead
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
al Bonner
Rob Curley
World Online
Joe Lewis
Dolph Simons II
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
H.R
Tom Hornbaker
Dallas Dolan
D Ciambrone
the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire
Kan
Kansas
U.S
Ostmaster
Journal-World
P.O
Lawrence, Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
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