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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 2012
Page
8
Editorial notes a rising burglary wave in Lawrence with two arrests last week but two more aggravated burglaries this week. Police warn residents to lock doors and garages and to watch neighbors. No injuries reported though losses of property and security affect victims.
George Will critiques California’s high speed rail project and state funding. He highlights Gov. Jerry Brown’s escalating cost estimates, federal money hopes, and Democratic resistance to reconsideration. The piece contrasts GOP governors rejecting rail funding with Brown’s expansive vision amid a budget crisis and environmental litigation risks.
A reader rebuts a front page piece on waiting for state aid, arguing many with diabetes fibromyalgia and other ailments still work and manage life. The letter urges self management diet exercise orderly home, reduced clutter to cut falls and improve health, criticizing entitlement.
A citizen discusses public transportation issues criticizing a shift of No. 6 bus service. He complains about routing past the hospital, a Maine to Michigan detour, and an unremoved stop sign. The letter highlights loss of direct downtown service and extra walking for riders.
Richard Heckler argues that Lawrence taxpayers oppose funding a new recreation center while USD 497 already spends over 20 million on a similar project. He questions a 30 to 40 million expansion and urges voters to decide, suggesting funds be directed to a vocational campus. He stresses taxpayers own the money.
In 1987 the Baldwin Midland Tourist Railroad ran its inaugural eight mile round trip to Nowhere with Gov. Mike Hayden and local officials aboard. Passengers returned smiling as a downtown reconstruction photo previewed curbs and sawtooths.
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