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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 2018
Page
5
Kansas lowers the concealed carry license fee from 132.50 to 112, urging responsible gun owners to apply. The state remains a constitutional carry regime for those 21 and older, with training and identification requirements for permits.
A July 13, 1893 Lawrence Gazette item notes a De Soto steam ferry launch, Haskell Institute band led by Prof. John Buch, A F Allen of Vinland buying farm implements, and rosy winter crops. It warns ministers to weed churchyards, reports four finger injuries to George Houk’s son, a diphtheria quarantine at J A Henley’s home, and the county commissioners buying an Iowa voting booth on display at the Court House.
Washington discusses Helsinki as Trump signals openness to better ties with Putin. Critics warn the move risks legitimizing Moscow’s brutal tactics in Ukraine and Syria, fracturing NATO, and empowering a Kremlin that pursues aims from dismantling the liberal international order to expanding influence across the Middle East and global oil markets.
On July 13 1960 John F Kennedy secured the Democratic presidential nomination at the Los Angeles convention defeating Lyndon B Johnson and rivals. In 1793 Jean Paul Marat was stabbed to death in his bath, Charlotte Corday executed four days later. In 1923 a 50 foot HOLLYWOODLAND sign was dedicated in the Hollywood Hills to promote a subdivision with the last four letters later removed.
Readers discuss meanings of lame duck and political slogans. Kendall Simmons questions mural placement and defends art, while Fred Sack urges preserving Lawrence’s library aesthetics. Keith M Wood defends free speech, critiques flag removal, and condemns political grandstanding in state and national politics.
Readers are invited to submit signed letters under 250 words. Letters must avoid libelous language and name calling. Include the writer’s name, address, and telephone number. Submissions can be mailed to P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters ljworld com.
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