Lawrence urged to adopt online crime mapping system
Editorial notes KU and other cities provide crime data online through mapping systems. Lawrence should consider a publicly accessible map of police reports to aid residents in choosing safe times and places. Cost concerns cited, but peers use free or affordable options.
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The Journal-World invites letters under 250 words with public interest and no name calling or libel. The paper may edit for clarity without changing viewpoints and may publish, copy, or distribute the work. Letters must include name address and phone number and be sent to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email.
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Obama immigration message falls short of action
Andres Oppenheimer notes Obama's immigration speech offered border security and a path to legal residency for about 11 million undocumented immigrants but lacked concrete steps or new proposals. The piece argues for White House brinkmanship, a public Republican-inclusive forum, and direct actions like challenging Arizona's immigration law, urging sustained political capital to move reform.
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No to tax levy sparks editor’s plea on school priorities
Scott Henderson of Lawrence voices opposition to a mill levy increase, arguing the school board favors athletics over building repairs. He cites a 2008 $18 million plan for athletic facilities at two high schools and a donated improvement favoring Free State, decrying economic strain and foreclosures while calling for funding education over sports.
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Vanessa Sanborn
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Public Forum attacks and fiscal critique echo across letters
In late June Nancy Pelosi claimed jobless extensions create jobs quickly, drawing Republican rebuttals. The letter writers condemn Democratic spending and policy, arguing Obama Pelosi and Reid push "fiscal insanity" while unemployment nears 10 percent. A second letter warns USD 497 board members over public funds and layoffs, urging transparency and fiscal restraint amid budget strain.
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Old Home Town Ago In 1985
Recent decisions about school reorganization sparked protests from many parents who preferred keeping the system as is. Officials defend changes to handle rising student numbers, including boundary shifts and middle schools. The local health department head praised seven nursing homes in Douglas County, noting only three complaints in six months. An armed man robbed Raney's Pharmacy demanding narcotics, with no suspects. A photo showed officials visiting the Douglas County Historical Society Museum, which opened July 4 in the Police Fire building basement. The tar-covered dog from a prior incident had been rescued, vaccinated, spayed, and would be adopted. A 1910 note recalls Lawrence Railway and Light Company expanding track and planning a loop and new street connections to improve service.
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