Last chance to approve Kasold Drive rebuild designs
Lawrence city commissioners face a final vote tonight on Kasold Drive between 22nd Street and Bob Billings Parkway. After two years of debate, bids near 5.4 million dollars prompt questions about base materials drainage and retaining walls while officials defend the specs as sufficient for a durable street.
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Quiet day at construction sites spurred by immigrant strike
Washington columnist Eugene Robinson notes a muted Monday as Latino workers observe Day Without Immigrants. In Mount Pleasant, closed businesses display bilingual notices while radio and demonstrations build a nascent pan Latino movement. He asserts Latinos and African Americans share a common struggle for fair wealth and opportunity beyond immigration reform politics.
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Voices clash over Spanish version of the Star Spangled Banner
Kaprelle Bradley of Lawrence argues the national anthem should be sung in English, calling it sacred and asking readers to honor it. The letter condemns ongoing immigration and notes slow congressional action, ending with a cautious question about future policy.
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Public Forum Letter Demands Unified Action On Immigration And Policy
A reader urges united action on illegal immigration citing health care, schooling, and security impacts. Proposes higher wages for native workers, border enforcement, employer penalties, and critiques the Bush administration. Includes letters policy from The Journal World inviting public input.
Kansas University faculty exodus prompts calls for higher pay
KU administrators cite growing departure of key faculty due to weak salary and fringe benefits. They urge state leaders to enact drastic changes to keep and attract talent amid competition from other schools and industry headhunting.
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