Editorial: Deserving drive for United Way of Douglas County
An editorial urges Douglas County residents to support United Way and its 29 agencies, noting a $600000 shortfall as the campaign runs September through November with year end donations. It contrasts major local drives for a building, shelter, and library with the ongoing year round work of United Way.
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A. Lawrence
Douglas County
Erika Dvorske
United Way
Lawrence Community Theatre
Lawrence Community Shelter
Lawrence Public Library
United Way of
Pony Coco Finds Caregivers After Hoof Neglect
Coco the 13 year old Shetland pony at Stepping Stone Ranch in Baldwin City was fostered by Steve and Vera Gannaway for the Lawrence Humane Society after a former owner pleaded no contest to animal cruelty. The 40 inch pony is now seeking a new home, with adopters or donors welcomed by the humane society.
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Baldwin City
Coco
Steve
Vera Gannaway
Lawrence Humane Society
John Steffen
Eudora
Gannaways
Steve Gannaway
Gingrich targets independent judiciary in push for power
George Will analyzes Newt Gingrich s campaign against courts calling the judiciary the weakest branch and arguing for majoritarian rule. He notes Gingrich would impeach or threaten judges, compel appearances before Congress, and potentially reshape the court system to advance political gain.
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Newt Gingrich
Bosnia
Washington, D.C
Auschwitz
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Gingrich
Congress
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Circuit
America
Hamilton
Supreme Court
Kelo
New London
Roosevelt
Pack
FDR
Tribune
Vox Populi
Barack Obama
Senate
House
Mari Will
Rick Perry
George Will
Washington Post Writers Group
Young Eli Sells Artwork At Local Gallery
A mother and her son Eli visited Capt Feiden Gallery at 815 Mass last week. The five year old drew Okay Mountain when asked, Mark Feiden labeled and displayed the work, and a customer later bought the piece. Eli’s mother is hoped to read this and collect the sale proceeds.
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Capt
Feiden
815
Mass
Okay Mountain
Mark Feiden
Mark
Elis
David
Public Forum contrasts Hoover era with FDR vision in 2012 choice
A letter discusses political stances, citing Phyllis Copt and Wall Street influence. It contrasts Hoover era deregulation with Roosevelt's 1933 call for strict banking supervision to end speculation with others' money, arguing for decisive government action.
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Eli
Court of Public Opinion
Phyllis Copt
America
Wall Street
Neil Brown
Lawrence
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
FDR
Ousting Missouri Street Name Sparks Resident Debate
Ben H. Barteldes urges reclaiming the Missouri Street near Memorial Stadium for a coach's name, arguing changing addresses causes hardship and may reveal the city commission's reluctance to handle minor administrative tasks. He questions residents' willingness to adapt and votes accordingly.
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Fambrough
Missouri Street
Memorial Stadium
Ben H. Barteldes
Lawrence
Eldridge House hotel plans reveal 48 suites and facilities
A 1986 New Year’s resolution by Rob Phillips aims to open the Eldridge House hotel on December 31 with 48 suites a 200 seat banquet hall an 89 seat restaurant a 90 seat private club conference rooms and exercise facilities. Hotel manager Nancy Longhurst says 12 fifth floor suites plus lobby restaurants and possibly 12 more on the fourth floor may open New Year’s Eve. The Lawrence Daily Journal World notes this 1911 item next describes the Elks Christmas treat for poor children with Santa Claus a decorated tree sacks of candy nuts popcorn and toys plus clothing shoes and food aid where needed.
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Rob Phillips
Eldridge House
Eldridge
Nancy Longhurst
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Elks
Lawrence
Santa Claus
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