Lawrence transit center picks five site options
City commissioners should swiftly choose a location for a long discussed transit center. Five sites were identified including Vermont Street options, Bob Billings Crestline corner, Stewart Ave., and Clinton Parkway Lawrence Avenue. A built center would centralize routes, reduce trip times, and improve bus system efficiency. Public input is open via a city survey through year end with final commission recommendations in January. The city has allocated 5 million dollars for the project.
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Lawrence Trade Revival Highlighted by Central Kansas Location
From the Kansas Daily Tribune December 1 1867 a local writer notes Lawrence’s historic hardship as a trading center due to border hostility and Civil War devastation. The piece argues revival through a favorable dry goods trade and Lawrence’s central regional rail access.
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Pompeo to Head State as Tillerson Team Rebuilds Policy
Washington reports say the White House plans a transition at State with CIA chief Mike Pompeo likely replacing Rex Tillerson. The shift signals a more hawkish, activist foreign policy under Trump while Mattis remains defense chief. North Korea Iran policy may see continuities but greater risk tolerance. Ignatius notes Cotton could join as another hardline influence.
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Today in History December milestones and tensions
On December 1 1942 gasoline rationing began to conserve rubber for the war effort. In 1824 the presidential election moved to the House after a deadlock among Adams Jackson Crawford and Clay, Adams winning. In 1955 Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery Alabama for refusing to yield her seat, igniting a yearlong bus boycott.
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Climate worries and campus safety raise urgent questions
Readers urge decisive national policy on climate change citing wildlife shifts at the Kaw River and late Nov editorial calls for scrutiny of campus Greek life after student deaths and safety concerns in college football. The letters press for action from leaders and institutions to protect people and the environment.
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Wasteful City Spending Affects Lawrence Traffic Plans
John W. Edwards Jr. voices concern over city and federal funds for a new gold plated traffic circle at Wakarusa and Harvard. He warns it may cause bottlenecks near East and West shopping centers and pits business owners against the project. The Taxpayers hope for City Commission intervention.
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New Play Suggests Lawrence High Heritage Shapes KU Football
Tom Miller recalls a 1968 Lawrence High School coach Al Woodard and a unique offense as a blueprint for Kansas to win. He notes past success came from an uncommon scheme that surprised opponents and reflects on Air Raid popularity versus innovative approaches.
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Submissions Open for Letters to the Editor in Lawrence
Citizens may send letters by mail to P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 or via email at letters ijworld.com for publication consideration in the Lawrence Journal-World.
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