City considers rules for portable toilets near Memorial Stadium
Lawrence officials review power to regulate portable toilets in residential yards around Memorial Stadium amid tailgating. City has no current rules on placement duration or aesthetics, relying on environmental codes if issues arise. Staff urge formal limits on timing, service, and complaint handling to prevent abuse while allowing seasonlong use.
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Letters Policy for The Journal World
The Journal World invites public forum letters under 250 words and asks contributors to avoid libel and name calling. The paper may edit letters for clarity while preserving viewpoints. Submissions require name address and telephone, and may be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters at ijworld com.
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Obama faces uphill battle to rally Hispanic vote in November
Andres Oppenheimer reports polls show Obama losing Hispanic support and potential low turnout, risking Democratic control of Congress. Zogby finds Hispanic approval down from 64 to 54 percent, Gallup shows declines since early year, while Republicans press immigration issues. The piece notes a $50 million GOTV effort and calls for comprehensive reform.
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Old Home Town Raiders Net Over $1 Million In Marijuana
Local authorities say raids on marijuana fields netted more than 1 million dollars in drugs. No arrests reported, but district attorney notes confiscations strike at the dealer’s pocketbook. A five person team from the Presidents Commission on Campus Unrest visits Lawrence to probe tensions, distributing a questionnaire on causes of unrest including domestic and international problems.
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Obama and Bush clash over Iraq exit plan and surge
Cal Thomas argues the Iraq war assessment hinges on outcomes rather than campaign promises. He cites Obama’s pause on combat operations and the 2007 surge, warning premature pullouts risk chaos and regional terror. He urges crediting the surge and preventing a new dictator-like terror regime in Iraq.
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