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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 2014
Page
7
An editorial discusses Kansas law declaring federal gun rules void for Kansas only weapons, the Brady Center lawsuit challenging it as unconstitutional, and the potential practical and fiscal impacts. It questions enforcement, tracing, background checks, and the true benefits for Kansans.
Eugene Robinson argues that a durable two state solution remains distant as cycle of rocket fire and retaliation continues. He notes Israeli settlement expansion, Hamas leadership, demographic shifts, and the enduring U.S. role urging dialogue while predicting prolonged conflict with sporadic violence and no lasting peace.
The crisis center, once at 1632 Kentucky, relocates to 1602 Massachusetts to gain space for expanding programs as the Kentucky Street property is sold. Headquarters director Evie Ankefer explains the move while recent renovations proceed.
A reader argues that July articles about a Kansas University edge apartment project and a South Iowa corner retail development show Lawrence city government subsidizing housing without creating local jobs. The writer contends retail needs exceed apartment incentives and urges keeping tax dollars in Lawrence to compete with Johnson County and Topeka.
Linda Trotter of Lawrence urges the City Commission to reconsider efforts to keep business out of town. She argues such actions could push jobs away and hinder Lawrence from becoming a retirement destination, noting that retirees are priced out of the area.
John Naramore praises the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce for breaking from the Kansas Chamber and commends Journal-World to refocus on local news. He credits Cindy Yulich and John Ross for leadership and urges continued community journalism while inviting letter submissions.
Lawrence’s Old Home Town series recalls early streets, notable residents, and landmark homes shaping the city’s identity. The feature chronicles evolution from frontier plots to mapped neighborhoods, highlighting archival photos, street names, and community memories across decades.
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