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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1993
Page
3
Editorial highlights rising appeal of North Lawrence as flood protection improves, housing remains affordable, and residents invest in neat yards and fresh paint. New homes rise while parks and lawns stay well kept, signaling growing neighborhood pride and a model for other areas in Lawrence.
A letter from D Wayne Parkinson laments missing crosswalks at Iowa and 23rd Streets in Lawrence, calling for better pedestrian safety and criticising the Public Works and Traffic Safety Committee. Roddy Dunavin praises Old Glory on Flag Day, reflecting national pride. Aline Holtzman and Rosemary McDonough discuss franchise tax impacts on KPL and low income households, urging targeted exemptions and revenue clarity.
A long critique argues the Senate bill on campaign finance is flawed and likely unconstitutional. It notes 1992 campaign costs at 678 million, contrasts public financing for presidential races with congressional gaps, and highlights a bipartisan House approach to reduce limits. The piece warns costly politics fuel competition and urges taxpayer funding as a cleaner option.
Otisville resident Mr W C T blasts the small, privileged “names” who ignore letters from ordinary citizens. He cites Gore Moynihan Brown Osgood Carson and laments lack of response after decades of writing. The columnist notes the societal impact of unresponsive elites and nostrils of civility.
County Clerk Patty Jaimes reported 10 237 names removed since April, leaving 28 788 registered for the next election. Unemployment sits at 4.4 percent with job openings expected to drop below 4 percent, while census policy sparks debate over college town funding. Local Boy Scouts head to the national jamboree at the Irvine Ranch near Los Angeles.
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