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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 2015
Page
5
The Lawrence survey shows residents rate street maintenance and traffic management as top city needs for the next two years. While safety services remain crucial, 71 percent rank street/utility maintenance and 58 percent traffic flow highest, with 34 percent citing police fire EMS. Residents also report rising satisfaction with gym space and downtown safety since 2011.
Trudy Rubin argues EU and US should address the Syrian refugee crisis closer to home, expand diplomacy and aid, and pursue humanitarian relief upstream. She notes 137000 refugees in first half and 122000 Syrians last year, with millions in camps in Lebanon, Turkey, and Jordan, urging stronger action before boats drown.
Commissioner of Finance Holyfield warns citizens who have not paid the $3 poll tax for men over 21 to settle within three days of notice or officers will be dispatched. The item appears in the Lawrence Daily Journal-World dated July 7, 1915.
Tim Hamill argues that art judging should be anonymous to origin to level the playing field. He supports high standards, noting national galleries attract global works and local artists can shine if quality remains the benchmark.
A reader notes a Sunday Journal-World page carrying a prominent advertisement from Hobby Lobby owners the Green family of Oklahoma City. The viewer calls the ad blatant and questions the use of the publication for religious advocacy.
Readers discuss religious liberty and discrimination amid political rhetoric from Kansas leaders. Letters cite concerns about government policy, state reputation, and cross-state comparisons, mentioning Brownback era politics, Illinois governance, and California issues, with personal travels and regional pride echoed.
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