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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 2004
Page
1
Enrollment begins this week as classes start in about two weeks. A special insert provides bus routes building hours supply lists and more. The Journal World also launches Living page on Mondays with profiles First Person calendar events and a look at the week’s features. In Israel thousands protest plan to withdraw from Gaza Strip and Jewish settlers.
General Peter Schoomaker told the House Armed Services Committee that top military leaders are reconsidering the United States heavy presence in Iraq focusing on being effective with a smaller footprint. He urged disciplined, focused involvement to achieve goals.
On Tuesday report notes that delaying school start times improves student sleep and performance across youth programs, with gains seen in the 18 and under age group.
The Horizons Committee plans a Plaza at Sesquicentennial Point near Clinton Lake to honor Lawrence's 150th anniversary. The site, north west of the dog park, will host a terraced plaza with a gathering platform and later trails, skate park, and athletic fields. Local officials cite a lasting recreation venue aligned with the city’s Sesquicentennial events.
National smart growth consultants from the Smart Growth Leadership Institute toured Lawrence and urged future developments on 23rd Street and South Iowa Street to add plazas pocket parks and numerous sidewalks. They propose integrating pedestrian walkways with big box stores such as SuperTarget at 3201 S Iowa to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort per their report posted by the Lawrence Douglas County Planning Department.
The Smart Growth Leadership Institute at liworld.com releases draft recommendations outlining strategies for urban planning and sustainable development. The document emphasizes transit integration, affordable housing, and mixed use zoning to promote compact growth and reduce sprawl.
Insurgents, aided by militants, clash with U S and Iraqi forces in Buhriz north of Baghdad killing 15 insurgents after a palm grove sweep. Separately in Baghdad and Kirkuk, attacks kill a former official and five others. A U S soldier dies near Beiji during a roadside blast. The flare up occurs as delegates begin choosing members for a three day national conference to move toward democracy. Organizers withhold exact venue and date due to fear of attacks.
Democrats gather in Boston near the Fleet Center as security surrounds protests. John Kerry campaigns in Ohio ahead of the convention's opening with former Presidents Carter and Clinton and Vice President Gore due to highlight the campaign. Senator Edwards joins Kerry for the pivotal late week events.
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