Public Forum on Tax Increases and Lawrence Decline
Mike Everett of Lawrence voices concern about rising property and sales taxes after years of growth, citing crime and homelessness camps, business closures, and sales tax shortfalls. He urges voters to hold city commissioners accountable at the upcoming primary.
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Trump Cannot Undo Damage From Roe Wade Rollback
Froma Harrop argues that Donald Trump failed to blur the real harm of ending Roe v Wade as evidenced by Idaho women denied emergency abortions and flown to Utah for care. She notes doctor shortages, medical flights, health care deserts, and ongoing legal disputes over federal emergency abortion mandates.
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Letter to Joe Biden Reflects on Debate and Legacy
A private letter from Keith Raffel, former senior counsel to the Senate Intelligence Committee, critiques Joe Biden after a Trump debate, praises Biden’s past work on Ukraine and infrastructure, compares leadership styles, and urges yielding the Democratic nomination. It cites polling, GOP figures, and historical presidents while commending Biden’s prior service.
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Journal-World Established 18 Chad Lawhorn Publisher
The Journal-World notes its long history with Chad Lawhorn as publisher and editor, Kim Callahan as managing editor, and Allison Tait overseeing advertising, highlighting leadership roles at the newspaper.
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Old Hometown Years Ago in Lawrence Daily Journal 1899
A July 12 1899 Lawrence Daily Journal item highlights court adjournment to July 20 Bell’s band concert in South Park high Lake View water levels from rains patchy grass in city parks plans for Kansas University chemistry building and contractor handover natural gas work to begin cornerstone laid for Presbyterian church at Warren and Vermont streets value listed at 16000 an University professor plans to bring back a wife rumor ministers alliance to meet county officers about Bismarck grove picnic amateur baseball game set between expressmen and Kansas City commission men loyalty urge urged Lawrence merchants support local businesses compiled by Sarah Parsons available online at DailyLawrence History page.
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