Farmland site cleanup progress prompts consultant input
Lawrence has made progress addressing the former Farmland Industries site with a $8.5 million cleanup trust now about $5 million. KDHE authorized releasing 32 million gallons of nitrogen water into the Kansas River to relieve storage. experts warn high nitrates threaten water quality and ecosystems. The city seeks a long term remediation plan with KDHE approval, using up to three years of storage to implement a safer strategy for Venture Park and the community.
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Prisoner Babcock Escapes Davis County Jail Ride
A Davis County prisoner named Babcock, jailed for safekeeping, escaped from the sheriff by leaping from train cars en route to Junction City for trial. Police Court notes record Miss Louisa Golden’s riotous conduct and her jail stay after unable to pay fines, remarking she would rather go to jail for the appeal of “good looking fellows.”
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Liberal conscience in Congress race debate spotlight
Mark Shields argues the 2018 Illinois contest between Marie Newman and Dan Lipinski tests whether elected representatives should follow constituents or their conscience. He cites Iraq War votes, same sex marriage, and civil rights as examples where conscience outweighed polling, urging leaders to listen to principled stands.
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Budget bill sparks rebuke from Cal Thomas on spending
Cal Thomas argues the omnibus spending bill, praised by Democrats and defended by President Trump as national security, enlarges the debt and wastes funds. He cites increases for Senate and House salaries, Education, and nondefense programs, urging cuts and fiscal restraint amid market jitters and political spin.
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Washington
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Public Forum Questions Jail Ref referendum linkage
Stephen Lerner in Lawrence argues against combining jail expansion with a mental health initiative on a single ballot. He notes a 2015 statute Douglas County pushed for to fund courthouse and jail projects, says it’s unique to Douglas County, and urges separate votes and faster felony case resolution before a $44 million obligation.
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Reader letters outline submission options
Letters to the editor are 250 words or fewer. Submissions may be mailed to P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters ljworld com.
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