Lawrence approves Bert Nash grant for Bridges Transitional Recovery Program
Lawrence's Affordable Housing Advisory Board recommends a $495 000 grant to Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center for the Bridges Transitional Recovery Program at 1000 W Second St. The 4 000 square foot facility will house eight to 12 mentally ill patients earning 30 percent or less of median income, with housing and services funded to meet HUD affordable housing rules. The plan, aimed at preventing homelessness, awaits City Commission approval after voters backed a sales tax to fund the trust in November. The project uses land already owned by Bert Nash with support from Douglas County.
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Today in History Highlights Include Nanjing Fall
Events mark December 13 1937 Nanjing siege and ensuing massacre, Abel Tasman sighting New Zealand in 1642, Woodrow Wilson Europe visit in 1918, and Gershwin premiere An American in Paris at Carnegie Hall in 1928.
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Dash of tax bill folly exposes Republican haste
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius argues the 2017 GOP tax bill is a rushed, poorly understood package driven by special interests. He warns it risks deficits, misleads on growth, and creates complex, uncertain rules for corporations and individuals, urging reconsideration by Congress.
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Public Forum on Diversions Versus Convictions
Rick Frydman of Lawrence argues that prosecuting nonviolent crimes hurts taxpayers and harms individuals. He urges diversion agreements with fines, counseling, and community service as better for rehab and tax revenue, noting felony consequences hinder voting and employment. He warns nonviolent offenders should be offered chances to change behavior before felon y branding.
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Lawrence
Letters to the Editor Submission Rules
The Journal World invites signed letters under 250 words. Letters must include the writer’s name, address, and telephone number and may be edited for clarity without altering viewpoints. Submissions can be mailed to P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters at ijworld dot com.
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Old Home Town and 1917 Cold Spell in 1867 1867 1917 notes
In 1867 Dr B W Woodward builds a stone fireproof storage for oils on Henry street near Round Corner to reduce fire risk. A false credit attempt at Bailey Smith’s warns merchants to beware impostor. In 1917 Lawrence records an 8 degree low on December 13, breaking a 25 year cold snap. Haskell Institute faced fuel shortage. students stayed in bed to keep warm. Reprinted with permission from Sarah St John.
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