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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 2014
Page
8
The Lawrence City Commission weighs an ordinance to require pawnbrokers and precious metal dealers to upload weekly transaction records to a police monitored website. LeadsOnline has already helped solve property crimes during a trial period, boosting confidence that stolen items are not sold.
The Lawrence city plans a suit in Douglas county district court to reclaim the riverfront jail site at Vermont and Sixth streets. The city alleges it deeded the land to the county in the 1860s for jail use, while the county built a new jail and refused to relinquish the property. The consideration was one dollar, as the land had been laid out for public purposes and direct sale to the county was not permitted.
Doyle McManus argues that the sixth year of a two term presidency often brings crises and declines in public support. He weighs Obama’s 2014 outlook amid health care turmoil, a tougher midterm climate, and potential boosts from economic recovery, immigration, and foreign policy milestones, while noting uncertain momentum and partisan battles ahead.
The Journal World invites public forum letters under 250 words, stressing public interest and avoiding name calling or libel. The paper may edit letters without changing viewpoints and retains a nonexclusive license to publish, copy, and distribute. Writers must provide name address and phone number, with submissions to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or letters@ljworld.com.
University Distinguished Professor Philip Nel of Kansas State University argues the Kansas Board of Regents should repeal or suspend its new social media policy. He warns the policy curbs academic freedom, speech, and tenure, urging collaboration with workgroups to craft a sensible approach for higher education in Kansas.
Elizabeth Black of Lawrence highlights three front page stories on Saunny Scott Lindsey Douglas and Sandy Praeger applauding their efforts to defend health care for the working poor amid cuts by Gov Brownback and the state legislature. She questions priorities and gender in public life.
Diane Chrislip thanks Dr. Mark Praeger in a reader letter praising his front page Journal-World feature and retirement. She recalls his personal calls after tests during her breast cancer treatment, noting his surgical skill, honesty, and kindness. She wishes him well in fishing and travel in retirement.
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