Park plan debate in Lawrence weighs costs and fees
Lawrence city commissioners urged caution as they review the Parks and Recreation Department's 10 year master plan. The plan seeks to raise user fees via a five level subsidy pyramid while noting subsidies of over 500000 annually for aquatics and Sports Pavilion Lawrence and 200000 for the Nature Center. Commission vice mayor Boley called for depreciation, debt payments, and decade trend analysis before a final vote.
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Today in History highlights key dates across years
On Feb 17 1947 Voice of America began Russian broadcasts to the Soviet Union. Other milestones include the 1815 Treaty of Ghent ratifications ending the War of 1812, 1863 Red Cross founded in Geneva, 1897 National Congress of Mothers first meeting, 1913 Armory Show in NYC, 1925 New Yorker debut, 1933 Newsweek publisher, 1964 Wesberry v. Sanders on equal districts, 1972 Nixon and Pat Nixon depart for China.
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Flynn and Obama era Russia actions scrutinized
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius reviews the Flynn resignation, Trump’s conflicting statements, and the widening Russia investigation. The piece traces the Dec 29 expulsions, Kislyak talks, and Putin’s responses, noting two intelligence assessments and ongoing probes by FBI and Senate committees. It argues for clearer answers on contacts between the Trump team and Russia before the election.
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Public Forum thanks to Lawrence community
A letter from Lahsan Jakmouj director of the Islamic Center of Lawrence thanks Lawrence residents for support after flowers letters and cards. The writer references concerns about leadership and governance and asks for dignity and security in the country. Randi Hacker from Lawrence adds remarks urging political change and stability.
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Trump Says He Was Not Briefed On Executive Order
The New York Times reports Donald J. Trump claimed he was not fully briefed on the executive order he signed to place Steve Bannon on the National Security Council. The president tweeted about media coverage as “failing” and “total fiction,” a reaction deemed typical by observers.
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Signs and Addresses for Letters to Editors in Lawrence KS
The guidelines require letters to be 250 words or fewer and free of libelous language. Each letter must be signed with the writer’s name, address, and telephone number, and submissions can be mailed to P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters ljworld com.
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Old Home Town Years Ad 1917 Lawrence Highlights
A Lawrence Daily Journal-World item recalls Sam Taylor jailed in police court over whisky funds, his train dismissal for drunkenness, and a trip to Arkansas City for oil field work. It also notes 1917 Kansas constitutional tensions and a push by Lawrence merchants for 9 pm Saturday store closures, with underlined legal and social context. Reprinted from local writer Sarah St. John.
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