Emergency truck crew to patrol North Lawrence during road work
Lawrence city commissioners approved about 30000 in overtime for a fire truck and crew to operate four hours daily in North Lawrence during the North Second and Locust streets rebuild. The measure aims to ensure rapid emergency response and prevent tragic delays for vital services amid a months long traffic disruption.
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Food, fat and the shift from smoking era to obesity era
Ellen Goodman argues that public attitudes toward food mirror the anti smoking movement. She cites 1994 hearings on nicotine and Big Tobacco, then links obesity to industry tactics and consumer culture. She references books by David Kessler and industry tactics like hyperpalatable combos.
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Take a Stand on Lawrence Moral Compass and Needs
Lawrence resident Bill Simons urges a city wide effort to apply a moral compass to local issues. He highlights funding gaps in social services, mental health, shelters, and hunger while criticizing priorities like stadium building and a costly recreation study. He calls for citizen action and signed letters to the Journal World.
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Public Forum: Call for blogger identity in public discourse
Chuck Warner of Lawrence urges identifying bloggers to improve accountability and credibility in online discussion. He argues transparent authorship would deter mean spirited or intolerant comments and encourage readership and trust.
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Journal-World
Chuck Warner
Lawrence
Lawrence loses a giant in Pastor Nicholas Willems
Local tribute from John Allen senior pastor of Christ Community Church honors Lawrence figure Nicholas Willems. Born in World War II Holland, he helped hide Jewish families, then moved to the United States in 1960. At KU he taught and founded Mustard Seed Church shaping many lives and communities.
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