Cameras on KU campus aid crime fighting and safety
Lawrence Kansas University security cameras across the campus deter crime and aid investigations. KU Police Chief Ralph Oliver cites a 26 percent drop in crime since 2001 and notes cameras helped arrest burglary and theft suspects while expanding to Edwards Campus in Overland Park.
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City limits may limit new limit on turnpike
Kansas transportation officials noted a four mile stretch of Interstate 70 within Lawrence and two within city limits would stay at 55 mph after the 65 mph rural speed limit rise. A Kansas Turnpike Authority report called the situation unclear. At the same time, construction began on Babcock Place a seven story elderly housing complex on 17th and Massachusetts with 120 units funded federally estimated at 2 077 000.
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Letters Policy for The Journal World
The Journal World invites public interest letters under 250 words with no name calling or libel. It may edit letters without altering viewpoints and grants a nonexclusive license to publish and distribute. Submissions must include name address and telephone number and may be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters at jworld com.
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Romney Opposition Narrowing Leaves GOP Adrift in Polls
David M. Shribman notes Romney lacks ardent fanfare as Santorum exits and Gingrich signals support for the nominee. The piece weighs Republican unease over a conservative nominating path, the McCain comparison, and House GOP messaging ahead of November, with Romney as the tentative standard bearer.
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Public forum on drug tests for TANF and historic district rules
Lawrence letters criticize Kansas House Bill 2686 proposing a suspicionless urine test for one third of TANF recipients to keep aid. They argue it wastes taxpayer money, cites Florida and Michigan legal challenges, and urges stricter historic district standards and solar access protections in Lawrence and beyond. Sven Erik Alstrom, Lawrence.
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Local Leaders Endorse Community Values and Corporate Roles
A group of executives Publishes a statement stressing accurate fair reporting and equal rights While Dan C Simons Suzanne Schlicht Dan Cox and Ralph Gage are named in leadership roles the document emphasizes safeguarding citizens rights and supporting community projects.
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