Editorial: Downtown Parking Perception in Lawrence
The Lawrence Journal-World argues city commissioners should widen downtown parking discussions tied to the library expansion garage. It notes the perception problem persists despite real nearby spots and suggests better signage and public messaging to show easy walks from off street lots. It cautions against rushing library parking without improving overall parking utilization.
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Lawrence
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Journal-World
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Lawrence Journal-World
Journal-World Letters Policy Notice
The Journal World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words and public interest. The newspaper may edit content without changing viewpoints and requires the writer to provide name address and telephone number for submission by mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email to letters at ijworld com.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Ijworld.com
Obama urged to use powers on immigration reform by Hispanic group
The National Council of La Raza at its Washington convention pressed President Obama to expand executive actions on immigration, criticizing deportations and urging temporary relief for students and military volunteers brought to the U.S. as children, while supporting the stalled Dream Act and stressing the value of skilled foreign students.
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U.S
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Washington
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Senate
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America
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Andres Oppenheimer
The
Miami Herald
Ski resort plan seeks Wakarusa River water for snowmaking
In 1986 the Mont Bleu ski project sought approval from the Kansas Water Resources Division to withdraw water from the Wakarusa River for snow-making. Douglas County approved a conditional-use permit four miles southeast of Lawrence. The Aug 2 1911 Lawrence Daily Journal-World notes Mrs Ellen Ritsinger a Delaware descendant buried at Fall Leaf Indian Cemetery near Lawrence aged 71 leaving two children.
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Kansas Water Resources Division
Wakarusa
Douglas County Commission
Lawrence
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Ellen Ritsinger
Fall Leaf
Early retirement proposal sparks Kansas budget debate
Earl Haehl of Lawrence argues that an early retirement plan for state employees shifts costs to the underfunded Kansas Public Employees Retirement System. He questions long term viability and predicts the Legislature must decide, with past budget maneuvers cited as unsustainable.
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Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
Bennett
Carlin
Earl Haehl
Lawrence
Public Forum on Kansas fiscal priorities prompts debate
Bert Haverkate-Ens urges a family meeting to reconsider public revenues and education funding. He argues wealthier residents should contribute more, preferring improved public education over consumer upgrades. He criticizes Governor Brownback and longs for a shared, less stingy approach.
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Sally
Papa Brownback
Kansas
Greece
Bert Haverkate-Ens
Lawrence
Family budget talk from a neighborly perspective
A local voice compares the government budget to a family budget, noting some households are overextended while others are employed and faring relatively well. The speaker criticizes political leaders and emphasizes differing economic realities within the community.
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Uncle Fox
Uncle Obama
Out of balance editorials on Steve Six judgeship
The piece argues Steve Six was seen as the right man for the judgeship by many Republicans but is now viewed as too far left for Kansas Republicans. It critiques far right senators for spinning decisions rightward and urges a straight ahead look beyond partisan spin.
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Steve Six
Kansas
Left side holds truth and honesty says Leo T. Bistak
The statement asserts that the left side contains truth and honesty, while the speaker notes a personal imbalance in their sense of balance between right and left, attributed to Leo T. Bistak.
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Leo T. Bistak
Lawrence
West Side Story at Lawrence Arts Center captivates audience
Ted and Mary Johnson praise the Lawrence Arts Center Summer Youth Theater for a stirring Bernstein production directed by Ric Averill. The ensemble performance blends acting dancing and singing to convey universal themes of conflict and catharsis against Jets and Sharks like rival factions.
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Summer Youth Theater
Ric Averill
Leonard Bernstein
Maria
Greece
Ted
Mary Johnson
Lawrence
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