Old standby energy project backs Lawrence growth
Bowersock Mills & Power Co plans a $25 million hydroelectric plant on the Kansas River near downtown, pairing with the existing dam and selling all output to the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities under a 25 year contract. The expansion aims to boost renewable power, serving about 5,400 homes and signaling Lawrence’s role in green energy. The move capitalizes on a long standing local energy source amid oil concerns.
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Libya as distraction from broader Middle East upheaval
Trudy Rubin argues Libya is a minor distraction from larger Arab democratic hopes across Egypt Bahrain Yemen and the region. She questions Obama’s midcourse and warns no fly zones may not topple Gaddafi, risking deeper military entanglement.
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Public Forum Letter Attacks Libya War Policy
The writer questions U S airstrikes on Libya arguing Gaddafi did not attack the United States and accusing Obama of pursuing war for political gain. They cite Washington Jefferson and Smedley Butler to label war a racket and condemn costs and international reactions.
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Matthew M. O’connell
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Shelter advocate Midge Grinstead remembered in Lawrence notes
In letters from Mary C. and John M. Chaney and Bennie Tankersley residents praise Midge Grinstead who resigned from the Lawrence shelter amid calls for better care of animals. They recount her fund raising, building two shelters, enduring threats to stop cruelty, and express concern for future shelter conditions and satellite city library expansion.
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Humane Society
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Public Forum Letters Policy at The Journal World
The Journal World invites letters to the Public Forum up to 250 words of public interest. Submissions may be edited without altering viewpoints. A name address and phone number must accompany letters, and rights are granted for publication by mail or email to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or letters@ljworld.com.
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Ljworld.com
Old Home Town abbreviations on Kansas plates sparked 1984 to 1988 clash
Lawrence Daily Journal World recounts a history of Kansas license plate abbreviations, the 1984 state Legislature decision to remove them by 1988, and the 1911 judge ruling on Parsons assault. It notes teachers favored abbreviations as travel trivia and reports on the new game law changing open seasons and license fees.
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