Editorials signal debate on SPL corporate sponsorships
A Lawrence City Commission discussion on amending the sign code to allow corporate sponsorship signs at public facilities highlighted concerns about outside advertising on Sports Pavilion Lawrence. The 3-2 vote denied staff authority to pursue amendments, foreshadowing further debate on sponsorships and potential taxpayer cost relief.
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Novelist Winslow weighs futility of drug war in Cartel reads
Washington writer Don Winslow argues the war on drugs is futile as he promotes his 16th crime novel The Cartel, a sequel to The Power of the Dog. He notes Guzman escape, cartel violence, and U.S. policy failures while praising legalization as a remedy though warning of social costs. The interview links Winslow to Saviano and Viet Nam era parallels and cites data on drug profits and mortality.
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Old Home Town swimming exhibition planned in Lawrence
The Lawrence Daily Journal-World notes the Y M C A officials plan a major two day swimming exhibition next Wednesday and Thursday featuring sixty to seventy boys. They will perform Australian crawl overhand back and dog fashion swims with diving styles including straight swan jack-knife and Australian splash. Compiled by Sarah St John.
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Capital Federal Hall name at KU prompts doubt
Marvin A. Burris of Topeka argues that naming the University of Kansas School of Business building Capital Federal Hall reflects commercial sponsorship, clashes with KU traditions, and prefers naming after a business dean or notable faculty instead of the financial institution and its community ties.
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Public art RFQ faces extended deadline amid low response
Jill Ensley of Lawrence urges citizens to monitor a large public art project after a rushed RFQ with a $500 prize yielded few responses, naming Utah Division of Arts & Museums, Maryland Art Place, and LinkedIn as channels. She questions why turnout was so low and highlights concerns about the project’s management.
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Utah
Jill Ensley
Lawrence
Climate action through regulations or carbon fees shift debate
President Obama announced new power plant greenhouse gas rules as Congress stalls, urging leadership ahead of the Paris talks. Polls show public support, while conservatives push for a carbon fee with dividend. Citizens' Climate Lobby seeks reader input. letters to the Journal-World must include name and contact details.
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East Ninth Project selects artists amid shortened call
The East Ninth Project finalizes selected artists after 24 national RFQ applications for a nearly $400000 disbursement fund. A one phase named Try It Out was postponed due to lack of applications. The process occurred within a month, far shorter than a planned three month call.
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