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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 2024
Page
4
Lawrence City Commission members listed with roles and phone numbers. Bart Littlejohn mayor and Mike Dever vice mayor are among attendees. The list includes Brad Finkelder Lisa Larsen Amber Sellers Karen Willey Shannon Reid Patrick Kelly and a Douglas County reference with the Douglas County Courthouse address in Lawrence Kansas.
A June 29 1899 column notes Dr J Naismith and Prof E M Hopkins bicycled to Springs Hill Kansas with Naismith not fully recovered. lemonade stands bloom in residential blocks as Fourth of July money makers. a Presbyterian church picnic at Bismarck grove, new seats in Central park, and a Santa Fe sidetrack project. an attempted safe burglary at Vic Johnson’s store is reported with glass entry but no entry. tax rolls show prosperity with low delinquency. compiled by Sarah Parsons.
Readers are invited to submit signed letters under 250 words including name, address, and telephone number. Submissions should be emailed to letters at ljworld com. Letters must be signed with full identifying details to be considered for publication.
Michael Smith, Emporia State University political science professor, notes lawmakers avoided affordable housing measures in a special session. They cut a sales tax extension for Chiefs and Royals incentives while missing a bipartisan housing task force to address zoning limits, expedited permits, repurposing vacant commercial space, and a bridge loan program for buyers.
Louisiana Governor signs a law requiring all public schools from kindergarten to university to display the Ten Commandments in readable, framed form. The move comes as Republicans control state government and align with broader Trump era measures, including migrant enforcement and relaxed gun rules. The law cites James Madison in its justification.
Mona Charen contends Donald Trump fails most Ten Commandments, citing worship of self, falsehoods, violence tolerance, deception, and power lust. She argues Louisiana Republicans attach themselves to biblical morality, while urging lawmakers to choose between guiding youth to moral citizenship or emulating the MAGA figure.
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