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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 2007
Page
4
An editorial argues the U S government should drop paper dollars before forcing a switch to a new president dollar coin. It notes previous coins for Susan B Anthony and Sacagawea failed as Americans resist coin adoption and vending machines retrofits raise costs.
Trudy Rubin argues the Lewis Libby trial exposes how the White House pressed faulty Niger uranium claims to justify war in Iraq and warns of a repeating pattern with Iran. She notes CIA doubts, media spin, and the ongoing tension between intelligence integrity and political pressure.
A series of public letters argues for converting the Riverfront Mall into a library with reading rooms and art spaces, noting its parking and river view. Advocates criticize proposed river park site plans and urge halting new constructions while praising the mall option. The letters also critique roundabouts and reference local civic figures and media.
The 1982 debate on whether to save about 1 percent of the school district budget by not closing a healthy neighborhood school faced legal concerns over closure powers. Supporters claimed time and cost savings exceed $400,000, while critics urged voter input. Carl Althaus announced re election to the Lawrence school board amid strong local education standing. UFO sightings circulated with residents noting bright tails and rapid movement. federal officials planned checks but doubted extraterrestrial origin. A 1907 Lawrence item reported selling 600 lots for bonds to fund a plant, with plans to be redrawn and not abandoned. A parade outcome saw a bicycle trickster fined for endangering spectators, with insanity pleas noted in court.
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