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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 2011
Page
4
Editorial warns that adding an 50 to 70 parking spaces to the Lawrence Public Library project could push costs beyond the $18 million approved by voters. It urges careful budgeting, rejects raising the mill levy, and cautions against bait and switch tactics to avoid harming trust with taxpayers and the school district.
Trudy Rubin notes Egyptian demonstrators toppled Mubarak in a largely nonviolent revolt aided by social media but warns the future hinges on building political parties, avoiding inflated expectations, and managing the role of the Muslim Brotherhood. She argues the army may control the path to reforms and urges U.S. technical aid to shape durable institutions.
Lawrence County Attorney Riling's probe into the tenderloin area uncovers a shocking scene after a raid on a resort at 817 Vermont street. Authorities seize a complete dice loading outfit and an opium layout hidden behind a bureau in Mrs. Charlotte Coleman's room. The contraption includes a vise a steel drill quick silver parody paste and thirty five dice.
Readers rebut the editorial on restoring the depot in Lawrence noting federal grant potential and a transportation hub benefit. They argue the project is not a $600,000 gamble, cites grants through KDOT, and stresses livability and historic preservation as outcomes for the city.
Margaret Rogers writes after a February 9 letter about respecting the president. She recalls a courthouse protest where signs called George W. Bush a liar and murderer and asserts that respect should be mutual and that consequences follow such actions.
The Journal-World invites public forum letters under 250 words and asks writers to avoid libelous language. The paper may edit for length while preserving viewpoints and retains nonexclusive publishing rights. Letters must include name address and telephone. submissions to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or via letters@ljworld.com.
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