Lawrence shelter gets emergency $100,000 from city and county
Lawrence and Douglas County commissioners approved emergency aid totaling 100000 to the Lawrence Community Shelter to keep operations through year end. Matching private funds are required, with about 1100 for mail solicitations. Homeless counts rose 25 percent since 2013, including 80 children in the latest survey.
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Old Home Town flood threat after dike cut near Kaw
Lawrence Daily Journal-World reports North Lawrence farmers urged city to cut the dike near the Union Pacific trestle to drain low ground. Water began rising as Kaw riverbed flooded, and by 10 am the low country was again submerged, risking worse flooding than before.
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Iran deal worth keeping as part of broader Middle East strategy
Washington argues Republican attacks on the Iran nuclear agreement damage U.S. leadership. The piece says the plan caps Iran’s nuclear program for a decade and urges pressure and diplomacy to curb Tehran’s regional actions in Syria and Yemen, including intensified containment and coalition with Gulf states. It notes Israeli, Saudi, and Emirati officials privately support a firm stance, while Russia signals openness to a brokered transition in Syria.
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Hillary Clinton Defended as Boring and Uninspiring
Cal Thomas argues Hillary Clinton’s economic speech on Monday shows her lack of substance and unengaging presentation. He criticizes her for steering toward bigger government and higher taxes, contrasting her stance with a marketable path of higher skills and self-reliance.
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Public Forum: Lane Danger for Bicyclists
In a letter from Lawrence cyclist Craig Voorhees argues bike lanes are unsafe and that sidewalks are the safer, legal route for riding. He cites frequent near misses and hostile comments from drivers who claim they cannot see riders. He urges avoiding streets to reduce accidents.
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Lawrence
Forget flags in Lawrence on the Fourth of July
In Lawrence Kansas on July 4 2015 a reader notes an American flag flies on average one per city block and shares a lighthearted memory about forgetting. The letter invites others to share excuses while outlining Journal World letters policy and submission details including name address and phone.
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