Downtown Lawrence retail balance sparks debate among landlords
Four prominent downtown property owners told the Journal-World they worry about Lawrence's downtown leaning too far toward restaurants and entertainment at the expense of retail. They urged careful action, noting possible regulation of drinking licenses, while stressing the need to preserve a diverse retail core and avoid a one dimensional transformation as city talks continue.
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Tea party drive could reshape US reform in 16 months
George Will argues the tea party movement, energized by deficits and constitutional limits, can force major changes within 16 months by backing a president who will push reforms and resist debt-ceiling bargains. He compares the Goldwater impulse to Reagan’s rise and critiques Obama’s fiscal strategy.
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Old Home Town Update From Douglas County 1911 Record
A Lawrence region historical note recalls 1911 census figures showing 54 420 residents in Douglas County with 42 152 in Lawrence, noting universities excluded. It also recounts Tug Wilson’s drunken joy ride ending in theft of a churchyard horse and a later arrest for extreme cruelty, with confusion over memories after sobering up.
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Fox not a news organization says columnist Leonard Pitts Jr
Leonard Pitts Jr of the Miami Herald argues Fox News fails as a news organization. He compares Fox coverage to other outlets in the wake of the News of the World phone-hacking scandal. He notes Fox air time on the topic was minimal compared to CNN and MSNBC and accuses Fox of misinformation and fear-mongering.
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The Journal World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words and public interest. Submissions may be edited without altering viewpoints. Writers must include name address and telephone number and may mail to Box 888 Lawrence Ks 66044 or email letters ljworld com.
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