Vision for Destination Management in Lawrence heritage plan
Editorial urges creation of Destination Management Inc to oversee Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area activities in Lawrence and Douglas County. It would fold the CVB and Visitors Center into the new group, bring other museums under one umbrella, and position Lawrence as gateway to a 41 county heritage area. Approval by city and county commissions is expected.
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Douglas County
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Destination Management Inc
Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau
Lawrence Visitors Center
Destination Management
Judy Billings
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Chamber
Billings
Kansas
Missouri
CVB
Lawrence City Commission
Douglas County Commission
Petraeus report may deepen divisions in the US
George Will warns that Petraeus forthcoming September briefing could widen partisan splits over Iraq. He likens the situation to a fragile Weimar moment, noting Democrats fear prolonged involvement while others push for exit or claim progress. The piece frames conflicts between factions over war aims, patience, and the path to stability amid mixed signals.
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America
Germany
Weimar Republic
China
Europe
Yalta
David Petraeus
Congressional Democrats
U.S
Iraq
James Clyburn
South Carolina
Petraeus
Nancy Boyda
Kansas
Armed Services Committee
Readers defend horse sport and celebrate community kindness
Letters rebut blanket accusations about horse and dog racing, praise the thoroughbred industry while condemning cruelty. A second writer lauds Lawrence residents for acts of kindness and civic spirit, recounting strangers helping a pregnant woman and returning a lost Palm Pilot with cash untouched.
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Judy Northway
Lawrence
Sixth Street
Kentucky
Vermont
Maggie
Frank Hynes
Ann Beedles
Hometown Notes Reflect 1982 KU Enrollment, City Redevelopment
A mix of 1982 items shows KU students facing fall term limits due to budget cuts and rising enrollments. Downtown planners favor Link Programs of Chicago for a redevelopment after a survey in Iowa City. Chariton Heston promotes Mother Lode while Capitol Federal robbery probe shifts to the FBI with no suspects yet.
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Link Programs
Iowa City
Iowa
Chariton Heston
Heston
Capitol Federal Savings
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Letters Policy at The Journal World
The Journal World invites public interest letters under 250 words and edits for clarity while preserving viewpoints. Submissions must include name address and phone, and may be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters ljworld com.
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