Net neutrality repeal sparks editorial divide over impact
An editorial argues FCC moves to undo net neutrality hurt consumers and boost broadband providers. It notes Obama era rules blocked blocking and speed throttling, faces court challenges, and cites major firms and critics fearing fast lanes and higher content fees amid Republican majority vote.
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Ajit Pai
Facebook
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Today in History highlights historic events from 1939 to 1944
Notable anniversaries include the Gone with the Wind world premiere in Atlanta on December 15 1939 starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable. The Bill of Rights took effect after Virginia ratified it in 1791. Sitting Bull and 11 others were killed in Grand River South Carolina in 1890 during a confrontation. A 1944 missing plane carrying Glenn Miller disappeared over the English Channel en route to Paris.
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Trump faces Russia probe with calls of no collusion
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius notes Trump's defiant stance on the Mueller inquiry as evidence of contacts between Trump's team and Russia linked operatives. The piece outlines Papadopoulos meetings, DNC hacks, and WikiLeaks interactions, arguing the facts show substantial Trump-Russia links while Trump supporters push a biased narrative.
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Trump
Russia
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Robert Mueller
Mueller
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Rod Rosenstein
Clinton
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George Papadopoulos
London
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Democratic National Committee
John Podesta
WikiLeaks
Guccifer 2.0
CIA
Mike Pompeo
FBI
David Ignatius
Washington Post Writers Group
Public forum questions tax breaks for luxury Lawrence housing
A letter to the editor cites a 3-2 City Commission vote granting a tax break to a former city commissioner for luxury apartments. The writer argues new convention center and bus terminal projects will include affordable housing as incentives, and notes future leadership may demand more skepticism toward tax breaks and housing contributions. Local readers reference streets and neighborhoods amid the debate.
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Lawrence Real Estate News
City Commission
Jennifer Ananda
City Hall
Commission
Joe Harrington
Lawrence
Holiday displays shine in Lawrence downtown train park
Christmas season brings bright blue locomotive lights outlining the train park in downtown Lawrence. South Park area features striking arrangements that capture festive spirit and local admiration.
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Lawrence
South Park Area
Letters to the editor guidelines for Journal World
The Journal World accepts signed letters up to 250 words and requires the writer’s name city address and telephone number for verification. The paper may edit for clarity without changing viewpoints and accepts submissions by mail to P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email at letters ijworld.com.
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Ijworld.com
Old Home Town 150 Ago In Kansas Daily Tribune
Readable excerpts recount 1867 Paola area sport life and post office changes, including deer and game hunting near Shields, and mail shifts from Winchester to Grasshopper Falls. Police court note details J C Holloway charged with obtaining property under false pretenses bailed at three hundred dollars. The 1917 Lawrence Journal World piece discusses coal shortage’s effect on school Christmas break and the Lawrence Business College’s local impact and revenue.
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Shields
Jefferson County
Winchester
Grasshopper Falls
J.C. Holloway
Board of Education
Lawrence
Lawrence Business College
Baldwin
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