Generous gift eyed for new fire station in Lawrence
Editorial notes city approval of a southeast Lawrence fire station at 19th and Iowa on land leased from the Kansas University Endowment Association for $1 per year. Drawings show an attractive facility housing admin offices and a public meeting space, addressing growing needs. The piece urges public thanks to KUEA and calls for stronger city university cooperation.
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19Th
Iowa Streets
Lawrence
Kansas University Endowment Association
KUEA
Kasold Drive Rebuild Eyes Sidewalk and Drainage Fix
Lawrence officials approved design work to reconstruct Kasold Drive from 15th Street to Clinton Parkway. Plans include subsurface drainage to reduce moisture and potholes, plus potential sidewalks on at least one side to improve access to shops and trails while handling limited property setbacks.
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Clinton Parkway
Lawrence
Lawrence City Commission
Kasold
15Th Street
Kansas University
Kasold Drive
Old Hometown Years Ago From Lawrence Daily World 1904
A Lawrence Daily World item from April 17 1904 notes Andrew Carnegie funds a 5 million dollar relief fund for dependents of those injured while heroically saving others. It mentions university student capers and includes a wheat bulletin update for Douglas County showing slight damage and 89 percent condition.
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Lawrence Daily World
Andrew Carnegie
Dero
Carnegie
Douglas County
Bush idealism vs strategy under Bush presidency
Washington Post columnist David Broder argues that George Bush’s idealistic aim to spread democracy and uphold freedom worldwide lacks practical strategy. He notes missed questions on Iraq governance, the June 30 deadline, and budget tradeoffs, warning ide alism without prudent judgment risks disaster.
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Washington
America
George Bush
Bush
Washington Post
Mike Allen
Congress
Dick Lugar
Joe Biden
White House
Iraq
Saddam
David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
Public forum on recreation funds and smoke bans in Kansas
A reader urges apology from the Kansas Legislature for obstructive funding tactics on public lands and river access. The letter argues for expanded recreation infrastructure and votes for pro recreation candidates, citing cross state access bans as a warning. It also mentions OSHA findings that secondhand smoke is unlikely to exceed permissible exposure levels and advocates smoke-free incentives over a citywide ban, signed by Philip Bradley of the Kansas Licensed Beverage Assn.
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Kansas
Wildlife and Parks
Mike Hayden
Rocky Mountain National Park Rangers
Colorado
Missouri
Ozark Scenic
Jack’s Fork
Eleven Point
U.S
Joe Hyde
Lawrence
OSHA
Philip Bradley
Kansas Licensed Beverage Assn
Public Interest Warns Against 32nd Street SLT Route
Clark H. Coan notes that a 32nd Street alignment would cut eight traffic lanes through the Baker Wetlands deep area blocking water and wildlife movement between Haskell and Baker Wetlands. The plan, by KDOT, adds four SLT lanes plus four adjacent for a new 31st Street, removing old 31st Street. KU and KDWP own 20 acre tracts within the route footprint. transfers require agreement between agencies. Officials Hemenway and Hayden are urged to act in the public interest to preserve lands.
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32Nd Street
South Lawrence
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
KDWP
Baker
KDOT
Hemenway
Hayden
Kansas
Clark H. Coan
Lawrence
Community Values Note on Fair Reporting
A public statement emphasizes accurate reporting and safeguarding citizens rights. It calls for nonpartisan coverage, protection of underrepresented groups, and transparency in public affairs while urging integrity and community improvement.
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Saddam Hussein
Middle East
Lakhdar Brahimi
United Nations
John Kennedy
Davidbroder
Washpost
Ban
Lawrence City
Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Journal-Woorld
Estapuseen
W.C. Simons
Dolph Simons Sr
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Rob Curley
New Media
Richard Brack
Bill Snead
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
al Bonner
Joe Lewis
Ed Clambrone
the Journal-World
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Journal-World
P.O
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Dolph C. Simons III
Ralph Gage
Dan C. Simons
Ijworld.com
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