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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 2004
Page
8
Lawrence city commissioners approve an ordinance banning under 16 riding without a helmet and issue coupons for free helmets instead of fines or jail. The editorial argues the policy teaches safety, with adults setting an example and police possibly needing more helmet dollars as demand rises for protective headgear.
Lawrence residents and businesses react to a state plan to repave 1.6 miles of Sixth Street from Arizona to Arkansas, promising inconvenience during construction and urging the city to push for early completion with contractor incentives to minimize disruption.
In a sharp shift the Bush campaign portrays Kerry as inconsistent and liberal as the 2004 presidential battle opens. Edwards positions to topple Kerry, while Bush aims to frame Kerry as doctrinaire and opportunistic, leveraging Kerry’s stances on tax cuts NAFTA and civil liberties.
Letter writers defend wind power as cheap and nonpolluting in rural Kansas and Minnesota amid criticism of opponents at the Dole Institute event. John A. Bond urges killing Senate Bill 455, while commentary on Leo Jalipa’s trial notes public disruption at a university dedication.
A letter by Paula Kissinger and Joe Douglas discusses respect for police, potential consequences for officers facing injuries, and the Wal Mart pricing debate. It questions true costs borne by society from low prices and calls for responsible consumption and corporate consideration of the greater good.
Lawrence school board delayed 1980 81 contract extensions after an executive session pledging review by March 26. Lawrence Human Relations Commission asked city leaders to respond to a 1977 mass transit study. Rep Robert Ellsworth touted tax cuts to boost Kansas spending while Wheat prices rose. A Linwood dance was halted over smallpox contagion fears and river bank sand sinkage raised concern of future damage.
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