Douglas County DA launches consumer protection unit
A newly launched consumer protection unit in the Douglas County District Attorney's Office has handled 25 complaints since July. It aided a Lawrence resident by securing a $300 refund from a carpet cleaning firm and aims to educate the public about scams through a Community Alert Network. The initiative fills a gap since the 1990s and offers a local, accessible avenue for residents to pursue consumer issues.
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Iraq Study Group sets bipartisanship example in report
Washington feature notes 10 members evenly split by party achieved civility and consensus while drafting the Iraq Study Group report. Ver Non Jordan and Leon Panetta praise cross party cooperation and a shared American mission, with Baker, Hamilton and Meese pledging ongoing bipartisan rollout.
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Kansas seeks new football coach after Mitchell departs
1966 report notes Kansas University athletic board issued settlement with Jack Mitchell for a 10 year contract expiring June 30 1971. Mitchell to be paid 14000 yearly through 1970 total 56000 plus 20300 yearly through 1967. He cites differences with athletic director Wade Stinson and Chancellor Clarke Wescoe.
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Open commercialization of college sports urged in public forum
David Burress of Lawrence argues in the public forum for separating education from commercial athletics. He calls for spin off semipro leagues with paid players, strict separation of finances, and transparent bookkeeping while predicting NCAA retaliation and possible independent amateur leagues.
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NCAA
David Burress
Lawrence
Library expansion debate in Lawrence calls for restraint
In a letter to the editor, Chris Johnson urges city leaders to cap the Lawrence Public Library project at six million dollars, favoring funding via a targeted sales tax and a ten year debt plan. He questions board composition and asks for transparency on library costs and operations. He also links higher education funding to Pell Grants and questions perceived bias in funding discussions.
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Tax grinch in Douglas County over 2006 real estate tax rise
A reader laments a 34 percent hike in 2006 real estate tax and a 26 percent appraisal increase despite only minor repairs from hail. He links the surprise tax burden to tight household finances, urging authorities to avoid further gouging taxpayers as the year ends. Rodney Carr signs off.
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Lawrence
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