National Heritage Area bid could boost Douglas County history appeal
A Lawrence committee presses Congress to designate Douglas County as one of 24 National Heritage Areas. The status would raise national visibility and may unlock federal funds to market Civil War era sites, coordinate local groups, and boost tourism ahead of the 150th anniversary in 2004 chaired by Deanell Tacha. Judy Billings backs tapping the county history as a major resource.
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Congress
Judy Billings
Lawrence
Deanell Tacha
U.S. 10Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Douglas County
City transit ridership praised despite questions from residents
A Journal-World report quotes officials praising the year-old public transportation system while critics argue ridership projections were too optimistic. The piece notes favorable weather and calls for stronger promotion and information to attract riders, warning taxpayers may subsidize the service for years.
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Journal-World News
Lawrence
House bipartisanship on school and election reform passes
House lawmakers from both parties push through Help America Vote Act to standardize voting, fund election improvements, and ensure provisional ballots while boosting school reform with funding and testing. Centrist duo Boehner Ney and Miller Hoyer bridge divides to enable passage amid partisan tension. David Broder notes the significance and pace of reforms.
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House of Representatives
Congress
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House
Bush
Ohio
John Boehner
Bob Ney
George Miller
California
Steny Hoyer
Maryland
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Hoyer
Boehner
Miller
Ohioan
Department of Education
First Basketball Game at Haskell and KU Tonight
The Lawrence Journal notes the season opener at the Haskell Indian School gymnasium featuring teams from the Indian school and the University of Kansas. Both squads have been practicing, with many from last winter returning, signaling strong early interest in this season's games.
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Lawrence Journal
Haskell Indian School
University of Kansas
Indians
Watkins Community
Remarks on foreign policy and anti-Semitism in America
A reader writes to clarify a previous Journal-World opinion, arguing America should be neutral yet supportive of Israel, while expanding aid to poor Islamic nations. The letter condemns anti-Semitism as un-American and calls for peace, prosperity, and inclusive policy to prevent terrorism.
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Journal-World
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U.S
Israel
Weiter
World
Public Forum Praise From Ki June Park in Lawrence
Ki June Park in Lawrence expresses warm regard for PUBLIC FORUM and hopes Mr Cutler feels better, signaling strong community support and appreciation for the public forum.
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Mr. Cutler
Ki-June Park
Lawrence
Policy questioned to the editor about Salvation Army views
Amanda Harrison argues about the Salvation Army’s anti homosexual beliefs and workplace discrimination while receiving government funds. She notes lobbying to overturn protections and urges donors to give food cans instead of money to bellringers, citing religious freedom and public funding concerns.
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Salvation Army
Amanda Harrison
Lawrence
Housing vouchers help disabled residents live in community
Lawrence reader defends Section 8 housing as a success, praising the Lawrence Housing Authority for assisting adults with developmental disabilities to move from institutions to duplexes or apartments. The letter argues against labeling voucher recipients as problem people and urges care for those on fixed incomes in the community.
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Grover
Lawrence Housing Authority
Housing Authority
Lawrence
John Clayton
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