Public private plan eyed for Lawrence recreation complex
Lawrence officials and developers discuss a proposed 300000-square foot building and a 15000 seat outdoor track stadium as a public private partnership. Mayor Schumm notes brainstorming mode while urging formal public briefing to align goals and secure community input before zoning and financing steps.
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Lawrence City Hall
Lawrence
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Thomas Fritzel
Duane Schwada
Steve Schwada
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MacArthur’s West Point Valedictory Remembered 50 Years On
The May 1962 Sylvanus Thayer Award speech marked MacArthur’s farewell to public life. He invoked Duty Honor Country and delivered a memorable finale praising the Corps, inspiring cadets and echoing later coach Bo Schembechler in spirit and cadence.
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Schembechler
Blessings for Lawrence Arts Ongoing Performances
A reader praises two recent Lawrence area concerts. The Kansas University Symphony Orchestra and choirs presented opera highlights at the Lied Center, later at the Kauffman Center in Kansas City, MO, directed by David Neely. The Lawrence Civic Choir, led by Steve Eubank, performed Carmina Burana at the Lawrence Free Methodist Church.
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David Neely
Kauffman Center For the Performing Arts
Kansas City
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Carl Orffrich
Lawrence Free Methodist Church
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Public Forum on Jobs and 4 Percent Unemployment
A reader argues Romney misreads the weak jobs report and cites historic unemployment rates under Reagan, Bush, and Clinton. The letter notes the last 4 percent rate occurred under Clinton and urges voters to question Republican economic policy. It explains Journal-World letters policy and submission details.
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Bush
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James Skridulis
Lawrence
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Explosives course aids Douglas County unit
Members of the Douglas County Fire Investigation Unit spent four days in a 32 hour Advanced Explosives Investigative Techniques school held in a quarry south of Lawrence. They learned to recognize and collect evidence at bomb scenes and tag it properly.
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Douglas County Fire Investigation Unit
Lawrence
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