Ground-breaking for East Hills speculative building in Lawrence
Lawrence opens a 67,000 square foot speculative building in East Hills Business Park built by Douglas County Development Inc with five area leaders. It is the first spec building in the park since the late 1980s and aims to attract companies by offering a ready facility and potential for broader site tours and follow up options. Lawrence Chamber of Commerce vice president for economic development Lynn Parman joins the project, signaling renewed energy in local economic development and urging continued support from officials and residents.
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Library site chosen in Lawrence 1902 corner stake
The Lawrence World in July 1902 praised selecting the northwest corner of Vermont and Warren streets as a library site. It called the choice speedy and good, noting the location is central, near the high school, and accessible to all residents. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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Scandals Could Spark Reform in Tight 2002 political Year
David Shribman argues that Enron and WorldCom fallout may spur limited reforms amid terrorism and a weak economy. Democrats push integrity while Republicans defend business ties, as SEC probes widen and Congress debates accounting law changes.
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Public Forum letters address Middle East crisis and fireworks debate
A Lawrence reader argues that terrorism drives the Middle East crisis, while another letter questions US war versus diplomacy and Homeland Security. A columnist imagines a future without fireworks, urging public vote before banning displays. Kevin Kelly cites Journal-World letters policy.
Campus trees spur call to replace lost shade on KU campus
Jane Frydman urges the University of Kansas to invest general funds in replanting campus trees and restoring shade. She recalls elm and Wescoe Hall area losses and argues the school should not rely on donor funding to address long-standing landscaping neglect.
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