War era tensions rake Lawrence as KU faces war call
An editor notes Lawrence in World War I era as Hale Cook attacks pacifist influence in KU and Chancellor Strong defends loyalty to the nation. KU officials urge continued education amid draft fears while Dean Blackmar urges patriotic enrollment and two students in for every one drafted. Mount Oread sees motor tourists seeking school opening times for their children from nearby Kansas City.
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City commissioners weigh tax mill levy and police HQ plans
Lawrence budget talks center on preventing a 1.25 mill rise, with officials debating deferring capital projects and using reserves. The plan funds a $17 million police headquarters campus shared with Douglas County Sheriff, while staff warn growth in property values will not cover debt service. Public hearing set for Aug 1 as sales tax renewal and rate increases are debated.
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Teen dies in collision ties to car given for birthday
Dalton Hess, a junior at Free State High School, died after a car he was riding in lost control and crashed into farm equipment near North Lawrence. His mother, Elizabeth Shelby, said he borrowed the car with another teen and that investigators seek a red pickup driver who may help establish the night’s timeline. The sheriff’s office is awaiting a coroner report and has not identified the second passenger.
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Elvyn Jones Contact and Social Media Detail
Local reporter Elvyn Jones can be reached at 832-7166. Follow him on Twitter at ElvynJ for updates and commentary on ongoing city coverage.
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Tax plan proposals push flat rate, growth hope
Kansas figures and U.S. lawmakers back a 20 percent corporate tax and halved dividend and capital gains taxes arguing a fairer flatter code could spur growth. Rep. Lynn Jenkins touts reform while Paul Davis cautions Kansas lessons apply to federal policy and Sen. Steve Fitzgerald prepares a 2nd District bid.
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Journal World contact and office details disrupts page
The Lawrence Journal-World lists contact numbers and departments for news arts government courts and crime datebook Lawrence schools letters to the editor obits photo reprints society sports and KU coverage along with subscription and delivery help options and social media handles.
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Journal-World Policy on Corrections Policy Statement
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors upon editors' review. Readers are invited to report mistakes by calling 785-832-7154 or emailing news ljworld.com for correction requests.
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