Kansas Should Tax Online Sales To Level the Field
The Kansas Legislature should move to collect sales taxes on online purchases as soon as possible if Congress does not standardize rules nationwide. The editorial argues online retailers gain a 9 percent hidden discount, harming state and local revenue, and urges uniform application of taxes to support public programs.
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Birth Certificates and a 1918 Gasoline Theft in Lawrence
The Lawrence Daily Journal-World notes birth certificates became law in 1911 for passports pensions and citizenship. Eight men woke 80 year old David Dauberman at 442 Locust to steal gas, tobacco, salmon, corn, biscuits, gum, and a side of bacon. Seven suspects were arrested after warrants. diary of local historian Sarah St. John.
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Space force debate rises with Trump push for new military branch
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius notes President Trump’s June push to create a separate space force as the sixth military branch. Experts warn of turf battles but acknowledge potential gains in space defense alongside private launches and rival powers.
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Historic milestones span telegraph links to Route 66 end
Chronology notes key events: June 27 1846 NY and Boston telegraph linked. 1844 Joseph and Hyrum Smith killed at Carthage. 1922 first Newberry Medal awarded for The Story of Mankind. 1966 Dark Shadows premiered on ABC. 1985 Route 66 decommissioned ending Chicago to Santa Monica run.
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Massage regulation critique letter to the editor
A reader objects to Lawrence city regulation of massage businesses, arguing the proposal gutted strong ownership provisions. The letter says traffickers exploit storefronts, and the ordinance unfairly shifts blame to therapists while failing to deter sophisticated trafficking operations. The massage therapy community is referenced as part of the discussion.
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Public forum urged for trafficking ordinance input in Lawrence
Rochelle Keyhan of Washington, D.C. calls for public forum participation in shaping Lawrence regulations on human trafficking to avoid undue burden. She notes many cities and states have balanced safety and business needs and hopes Lawrence does too.
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Rochelle Keyhan
Washington, D.C
Probation lapses linked to fatal case spark questions
Ed White of Lawrence critiques District Attorney Charles Branson over Shane Allen a probationer linked to Sabrina Frock's death and his repeated probation violations. He questions why Allen faced only a two year term no contest plea and why kidnapping charges were dropped.
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Proper policing and seat-belt stops in Lawrence
A reader praises Lawrence police for issuing 807 seat-belt tickets and defends their actions at a stop where a driver fought an officer before another officer shot the attacker. The letter criticizes the mayor and city commission for constitutional ignorance and argues that canceling the seat-belt law would raise traffic deaths.
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