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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 2015
Page
7
The Lawrence city faces an uneven system where Municipal Court inmates may be charged jail costs while Douglas County inmates are not. In 2014 the city paid 84 percent of jail costs, with only 16 percent collected from inmates, prompting calls for a fairer, equitable approach between city and county taxpayers.
Washington and Jerusalem face a widening rift over Iran nuclear negotiations. Israel allegedly leaked details on centrifuge numbers and offers, prompting the White House to curb sensitive information sharing. Netanyahu rejects limits, while U.S. concerns mount about a potential breach ahead of March deadlines.
Lawrence Journal-World reports a late night streetside encounter with two men who skipped meals and board bills, later jailed then released after paying the debt. It also notes a surge of street games offering cheap prizes via a punch device, drawing parental concern and urging city attorney action.
Lawrence letter writer Dave Rueschhoff notes a Topeka family buying a used car during a Volleyball tournament at Sports Pavilion Lawrence paid sales tax in Douglas County and Lawrence rather than Topeka, urging the pattern to benefit local businesses and communities. The letter frames broader Kansas tax dynamics and cross‑county commerce.
A reader argues for no fault insurance requiring gun owners to cover medical and wage losses from gunshot injuries, including innocent bystanders. The letter cites crime coverage, legal carriers, and legislative responsibility, urging policy makers to address costs while noting illegal gun use would evade insurance.
Lawrence journal world presents Old Home Town series exploring Lawrence history with sketches of early neighborhoods, notable residents, and preserved landmarks. This installment highlights street names, community events, and archival photos from the city’s formative era.
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