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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 2015
Page
1
Seventy years after the wartime blasts, American papers hailed the atomic bombs as military triumphs and scientific breakthroughs while in Japan the explosions caused massive civilian casualties and lasting radiation injuries. A second bomb fell on Nagasaki, leading to Japan's surrender.
A primary report states sixty percent of Hiroshima was destroyed by an atomic blast from a Superfortress aircraft. The event left widespread devastation and prompted international concern over the war’s course. An official account confirms massive casualties and extensive fires across the city.
Local page features comic strips and notes for readers. Social links promote engagement on Facebook and Twitter for updates and reader interaction.
Documents show federal officials pressed Kansas on a $25 per day ATM withdrawal limit for cash aid cards. The state dropped the cap after an email from a regional HHS official questioned its legality. Lawmakers had approved the cap in April and later allowed the secretary to change it pending federal guidance.
A four minute Explore Lawrence video honors Lawrence as the cradle of basketball. It has gained over 25 000 views since debut on Facebook. Directed by Blake Robbins the LA based actor filmmaker. The documentary is part of a project to attract visitors by highlighting Lawrence basketball history produced with Kansas Athletics and Miller Meiers.
Two newly seated City Commission members figure prominently in a recent social media disagreement over procedure, triggering debate about official process and governance. The dispute centers on how meetings are conducted and how decisions are communicated to residents.
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