Lawrence considers adding youth riders to public bus service
City officials weigh expanding the Douglas County transit system to include children under driving age. With 5700 monthly rides mostly for elderly, low income, or handicapped passengers, they explore routes and schedules that would let youngsters reach the pool, library, and recreation centers, particularly in summer, while balancing affordability and sustainability.
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Today in History Highlights from July events
A concise retrospective lists key July milestones: 1776 the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence. 1802 West Point opens. 1826 Adams and Jefferson die on the same day. 1831 Monroe dies in New York. 1845 Thoreau begins Walden years. 1862 Carroll begins Alice in Wonderland tale. 1872 Coolidge born. 1917 Stanton proclaims Lafayette remarks. 1939 Gehrig bids farewell. 1946 Philippines gains independence from U.S. sovereignty.
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Does America have an identity
Georgie Anne Geyer explores American citizenship in a multifaceted debate sparked by President Clinton’s immigration remarks and a Cantigny conference. The piece contrasts traditional citizenship with multiculturalist views, noting demographic shifts, erosion of civic education, and the urgency to preserve shared civic ideals amid rising diversity.
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Georgie Anne Geyer
Universal Press Syndicate
America Worth Celebrating On Our Nation's Birthday
A reflective column from a Canadian-born writer celebrating U S liberty while criticizing flaws. It praises immigration, diversity, and tolerance in Silicon Valley and argues for universal health care and stricter gun laws. The piece contrasts American ideals with global admiration, ending with a hopeful pledge to waves a flag on Independence Day.
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Address Change Guidelines From Local Journal
Postmaster instructions direct sending address changes to the Journal World in Lawrence Kansas with P O Box 888 and 66044 0888. The notice notes USPS 306 520 periodicals postage paid at Lawrence and confirms the paper’s affiliations with the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Associated Press.
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Public tornado shelter proposal for Massachusetts Street area
Leonard Magruder urges city action after a near miss during a storm on Massachusetts Street. He suggests establishing a publicly accessible tornado shelter at the Community Building in South Park, with keys held by police, fire or sheriff departments for nighttime use when sirens sound. He notes another official confirms the site but is locked at night and calls for permanent signage and possible funding to reinforce safety.
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Leonard Magruder
Jaycees Fireworks At KU Memorial Stadium Draw Huge Crowd
A summer storm earlier in the day dropped .76 inches of moisture and caused tree damage and outages before clearing for Kansas University's Memorial Stadium fireworks. The prior day’s cyclone produced 80 mph winds and major damage, but no serious injuries were reported. Over 16,000 attended the Jaycees display.
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Memorial Stadium
Lawrence lawyers graduate as 59 pass Topeka bar exams
Lawrence list includes Keith Moore Gerald Rushfield John Wilkinson Theodore Atchen Jack Richards Richard Rumsey and James Van Pelt among 59 new law school graduates who passed the latest bar exams in Topeka. The July 4 1898 Lawrence World editorial celebrated “A Glorious Fourth” amid the Spanish American War noting America’s expanded mission and humanity driven glory.
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Gerald Rushfield
John Wilkinson
Theodore Atchen
Jack Richards
Richard Rumsey
James van Pelt
Lawrence
Law School
Topeka
Lawrence World
Mission of America
Watkins Community Museum
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