Welcome back students energize Lawrence community
Editorial notes KU Haskell and Baker welcome 700 Haskell students and other arrivals as move-in weekend begins. KU residence halls open with three days for settling in before Thursday classes. Haskell hosts Breaking Camp welcome with dinner and school supplies led by Jason and Amy Metz. Baker expects students next Sunday and Lied Center starts a free concert to kick off the season.
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Dillon super store proposed at Sixth Street and Lawrence Avenue
City commissioners review a site plan for a Dillon 24 hour super store with a pharmacy, flower shop, seafood shop, deli, bakery, salad bar and video rental center. Neighbors seek more screening between the store and homes as a public hearing gathers about 2,000 attendees.
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Pakistan flood crisis tests U S aid and Chinook diplomacy
Trudy Rubin analyzes how catastrophic floods in Pakistan threaten 15 to 20 million people and test U S aid, helicopter diplomacy, and relations with Islamabad. Washington has pledged 72 million dollars in aid and redeployed helicopters, while public opinion and political risk shape cooperation and reconstruction efforts amid militant pressure and civilian distress.
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Public Forum praises local workers for faithful service
Lawrence and Douglas County residents thank city and county staff and private sector workers for dependable service in extreme weather. Carl Burkhead commends the crews maintaining water, refuse, wastewater, health care, roads, bridges, utilities, and public areas.
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Letter from Douglas County resident on rising taxes and wage costs
Mike Garber writes that eight of fifteen elected officials replied to concerns about rising real estate taxes in Douglas County. He criticizes form letters and perceived indifference, argues wage increases strain property owners and businesses, and urges decisive payroll reductions to prevent further tax hikes while warning Lawrence risks economic decline and voter disengagement.
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Lance Johnson
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Secretary of State duties in Kansas elections and filings
Letter writer urges discussion of secretary of state responsibilities beyond elections, focusing on corporate filings and reports that affect business. Questions whether annual regulations could be simplified and clarified, noting weekly impact on pocketbooks and prosperity. Public Forum welcomes concise letters with name and contact details.
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