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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 2020
Page
4
Lawrence City Commission briefing lists Jennifer Ananda mayor Brad Finkelder vice mayor Michelle Derusseau Nancy Thellman and addresses in Lawrence and Douglas County with phone numbers and email domains outlining official contact points for city governance. The data includes street addresses 414 Indiana St and 821 Sunset Drive plus 1768 East 1310 Road and 1547 North 2000 Road tied to mayor and commissioners with county affiliations.
A roster lists five individuals with titles and contact details. Kelly Jones is vice president at 415 E. 15th St, phone 764-1465, email usd497.org. Erica Hill at 401 Tara Court, 66049, phone 620-727-5355, email usd497.org. Shannon Kimball at 257 Earhart Circle, 66049, phone 840-7722, email usd497.org. GR Gordon-Ross at 6208 W. 22nd Court, 66049, phone 813-1769, email usd497.org. Paula Smith at 2109 Quail Run Drive, 66047, phone 979-2899, email usd497.org.
Old Hometown notes from the Lawrence Daily World recount street paving on Winthrop Seventh and the need for urban improvements including water at Oak Hill cemetery and better sidewalks and university approaches. Citizens urged to join Commercial Club meeting to discuss these public works. Capt L F Green, Palmyra Democrat, reportedly wed a Texas widow with wealth. rumor he will move to Texas to manage her ranch. Reprinted from Sarah St John with online link to Daily Lawrence History.
Leonard Pitts laments police brutality and questions how officers can be considered good when misconduct and a code of silence persist. He cites Gugino’s Buffalo incident and police unions offering to hire the Buffalo officers, arguing for accountability and reform in policing.
The letter from Matt Neuman urges the New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and others to confront racial issues. It frames family duty as a stance for equality across African American, Asian, Native, Indian, Muslim, Hispanic, and Latino communities. It emphasizes human rights, anti discrimination, and active leadership toward justice through love and action.
Ed White reports a public forum on kneeling during the national anthem. Saints quarterback Drew Brees defended patriotism citing sacrifices by grandfathers and civil rights struggles, drew condemnation from sports figures, and prompted multiple apologies. The piece contrasts reactions with a separate NBA tweet about Hong Kong and a brief clash of patriotism and global politics.
Carol and Tom Watgen thank Lawrence Police Department officers for patient handling of a biracial autistic child during a traffic stop and for connecting a crime victim with community resources. They also commend Officer Ty, the former Free State school resource officer, for listening and helping troubled students.
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