Scruffy’s Law Felony Animal Cruelty Charged in Kansas
Editorial on Douglas County case under the new Scruffy’s Law, a Lawrence man facing a felony animal cruelty count for harming and sealing a rabbit in a bag. Advocates say the law targets intentional and cruel acts, with penalties including jail, fines, and mandatory psychology evaluation.
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Dems muddle 2008 primary schedule says Broder
Washington Post columnist David Broder criticizes the Democratic National Committee for reshuffling the 2008 nominating calendar. Nevada Iowa New Hampshire South Carolina moved in a tight two week span, increasing front loading and reducing deliberation. He argues the changes favor certain states and diminish voter reflection.
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Readers debate property taxes for school funding in Kansas
A letter to the editor argues that state funding for public schools falls behind inflation for over a decade and forces local boards to raise taxes. It cites lawmakers failing to fund education, criticizes enrollment fees, and defends the school board while noting residents with high-valued homes oppose tax hikes. The writer, David Reber of Lawrence, responds to a Sun article.
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Design changes earn support from both neighbors and investors
Public Forum discusses the Dread Neighborhood Assn meeting about a proposed five story high rise at the Indiana and 12th streets corner. Neighbors accepted a shorter building than originally proposed while criticizing rooftop and deck expansions as harmful to historic district character.
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Lawrence Daily World 1906 items on Hyatt collapse and city plans
Old hometown notes report sixteen lawsuits tied to the Hyatt skywalk disaster in Kansas City raising total damages near 2.5 billion with 114 deaths and 200 plus injuries. Also included are Lawrence downtown beautification plans costing about 300 000 per block, KU campus activity as classes near, population figures for Douglas and Kansas, YMCA membership drive targets, and court crackdowns on joint and liquor operators alongside new competition in Kansas City ice prices.
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