Pedestrian signals debated over crosswalk safety at arts center
City officials installed a pedestrian activated signal at the 900 block New Hampshire crosswalk linking the parking garage and Lawrence Arts Center to boost safety. Debate lingers over past mid block signals on Massachusetts Street where signs replaced lights in 1998 as studies questioned signals causing false security.
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Kilcullen outlines Afghan strategy to counter Taliban threat
Kilcullen argues for a region wide approach focused on Pakistan and Afghanistan. He urges triage in population centers, local training of Afghan forces, and a shift from counterinsurgency to building local institutions and governance. The plan stresses protecting civilians and handing over control to Afghans.
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City council stalls on electric line bids in 1909
From the Lawrence Daily World February 2 1909 the city council did nothing after reviewing bids for an electric line. The ongoing selection problem shows no end in sight as deliberations continue.
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Public Forum: single payer health care proposal urged
Dr. David Goering of Lawrence argues the health care crisis requires a single payer system modeled after Medicare. He cites unaffordable premiums, pre existing conditions, and insurer profit motives as reasons to replace private financing with publicly financed, privately delivered care.
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Law, faith and urban growth spar in Lawrence letter
Lawrence resident David Holroyd writes that religious history shaped Western science through natural law and criticizes local use of Community Development Block Grant funds. He argues neighborhood groups fall short, favoring direct church use over Commission processes and calls for staff reductions.
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