Editorial: Fairer plan for library parking compromise
Lawrence city officials will weigh a plan to add about 70 spaces to the 250-space library renovation parking structure. The updated proposal shifts 52 percent of the cost to city taxpayers by covering assessments on exempt private properties, balancing benefits among library users, the Outdoor Aquatic Center, and downtown businesses.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts
Vermont
New Hampshire
Sixth
Llth
Watson Park
Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade Marks 20th Year
The Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade drew over a thousand riders in period costumes on horseback and in wagons, preserving a rare Midwest horse drawn holiday tradition and drawing residents and visitors alike. Organizers and sponsors are credited for sustaining the long-running event.
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Lawrence
Extremists gaining strength in Syria surge in Nusra fighters
Washington sources say Jabhat al Nusra now fields between 6,000 and 10,000 fighters, about 7.5 to 9 percent of the Free Syrian Army. The NGO for moderates cites regional tallies from Aleppo and Idlib, with Nusra expanding through mergers as rebels struggle with command and control. David Ignatius reports for the Washington Post.
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Latakia
Syria
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What did Michael Dunn really see in Florida
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues that Florida Stand Your Ground laws and racial bias shape the killing of Jordan Davis. The Miami Herald columnist questions Dunn’s account, noting gunfire after an argument at a gas station and suggesting “black blindness” may have influenced perception.
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New York Times
Trayvon Martin
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Public Forum Letters Praise Johnson Family Legacy
Letters praise Tommy Johnson Sr and Jr for their community impact in Lawrence. The writer highlights Tommy Sr. liver cancer death in 2010 and 21 years with CLO, noting his trumpet talent and humor. The second letter urges biometric taxes and Facebook data sharing to promote health and curb anti social behavior.
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Tommy Jr
Kansas University
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Big Tommy
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Community Living Opportunity Group
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Brad Buecker
Facebook
Jon Jambor
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Ann Gardner
Caroline Trowbridge
the World Company
Dolph C. Simons III
Dan C. Simons
Suzanne Schlicht
Ralph Gage
David Ignatius
Avidignatius
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Satellite Beach
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