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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 2014
Page
5
Lawrence officials consider moving the City Commission start from 6 35 p m to 5 30 p m to allow residents easier access to agenda items and reduce late night sessions in a bid to increase public input while keeping cameras on a local feed.
Doyle McManus reports that voters favor compromise but House Republicans remain split between pragmatic conservatives and tea party zealots. Boehner seeks a nine month spending bill while opposing amnesty actions, risking a federal shutdown and renewed budget battles into January as new Republicans arrive.
A reader urges the Boundary Advisory Committee to rethink proposed school boundary changes citing neglect of geographic and socioeconomic factors and recent accidents on Sixth Street. The writer argues safety must be prioritized and warns that without new schools changes will raise risks for affected students. Aimee Richardson Walkiewicz Lawrence.
Otto Hercha laments uneven enforcement of construction standards after inspectors required tearing out cracked concrete at 23rd and Iowa, contrasting it with a chickenhearted response to a new sports center gap. He calls for an independent audit of overall construction and costs to root out graft or illegal activity.
Carladyne Conyers expresses heartbreak over April the multipop dog killed in a Christal K-9 fire. She thanks Becky for calling 911, firefighters, volunteers, vets and techs who rescued dogs, and the Chinese Shar Pei Club of America for dog oxygen masks. She extends condolences to other owners and thanks Cedric and Liz for staying with April.
Lawrence Kansas 1914: Dr G W Jones finds note from missing son Stanley who had fled to Coffeyville to work and liquidate small debts. The boy anticipated rental income from a South Lawrence house, but its vacancy ended that plan. The note explains he chose work to avoid asking for help. Compiled by Sarah St. John.
Lawrence history project features a new installment detailing the city’s early neighborhoods, notable residents, and everyday life in the 19th and 20th centuries. The piece highlights archival photos, local landmarks, and stories preserved by residents and historians.
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