Douglas County Society praised for Watkins Museum progress
Editorial lauds the Douglas County Historical Society and the Watkins Museum for a banner 2013 with 32 percent attendance growth, new exhibits, nine shows, and new collections. It notes volunteers over 3800 hours, nearly 300 members, and ongoing city support, urging a visit to 1047 Massachusetts St. Lawrence.
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Randa Critiques Wisconsin Campaign Probe Abuse
Washington Post columnist George Will reports that U S District Judge Rudolph T Randa halted a partisan campaign law enforcement effort in Wisconsin seen as suppressing conservatives. The piece frames John Doe investigations as tools of intimidation aimed at issue advocacy rather than express political persuasion.
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Police woman petition before city for Lawrence
May 12 1914 Lawrence commission heard a joint appeal from Mrs J D Kennard president of the W C T U Mrs L A Corbin representing the Civic Study club and Miss Helen Backer for a policewoman. They urged Cassie Quinlin be appointed noting her experience and the citys university presence and large youth population.
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Boom and Bust in oil boom towns discussed by editor
To the editor, Lawrence Public Library hosted Tony Horwitz via Skype to talk about his book Boom revealing a 4000 mile trip to study Keystone XL effects. The piece highlights both jobs from oil booms and risks like spills, land damage, flaring, derailments, crime, and eminent domain tensions.
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Public Forum on Oil Tax Exemption in Kansas Counties
A Kansas legislative action grants oil companies a 12 year exemption from local property taxes in counties hosting pipelines. Critics note infrastructure costs shift to other taxpayers while questions rise about how oil policy affects the nation and local communities. Judy Grant, Lawrence.
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Judy Grant
Lawrence
Greed in Kansas politics cited by Hoeflich
Ray Finch weighs in on a columnist’s critique of politics in Kansas, arguing big money dominance, influence peddling, and corrupt practices near the governor. He highlights a $150000 bonus for the Kansas Bioscience Authority chief as emblematic and predicts limited change via ballots.
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