Editorial calls out lax enforcement of Douglas County building codes
The editorial urges consistent code enforcement and criticizes excessive discretion in Kobach’s rural project. It notes permits and inspections were skipped, occupancy granted without water, and a residence treated as agriculture. It warns that friendliness cannot trump compliance or erode safeguards.
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Douglas County
Journal- World
Kansas
Kris Kobach
Kobach
Dietrich’s ISIS claim echoes a Iraq war fault line
Trudy Rubin argues that the rise of ISIS stems from the 2003 decision to disband Iraq’s army under Bremer, not solely from Obama’s policies. She cites veteran officers and Maliki’s era, noting missteps, sectarian dynamics, and the failed rebuilding effort that allowed Sunni insurgents to gain power.
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U.S
Paul Bremer
Ivy Dietrich
Jeb Bush
Obama
Florida
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George W. Bush
State Department
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Iran
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Islamic State
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Amman
Jordan
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Omis
Sion
Commission
Maliki
US S
Iyad Allawi
Allawi
America
Trudy Rubin
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Public Forum on Lawrence Inside Out Photo Project
Readers discuss an upcoming photo book titled Lawrence Inside Out displayed at Lawrence Public Library. They praise original portraits showing diverse emotions and urge inclusive participation from all community groups across Lawrence.
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Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence
East Lawrence
North Lawrence
Rita Moses
Public access at Rock Chalk Park raises sharing concerns
Ernie Fantini of Lawrence questions public access to a new Rock Chalk Park rec center and KU facilities. He asks if KU refused Allen Fieldhouse for a high school championship, why schools should host polling places, and if open access to taxpayer funded facilities is being reduced to favor institutional control. He calls for transparency amid funding cuts and no bid contracts.
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New Rock Chalk Park
Journal-World
Kansas University
Allen Fieldhouse
KU Endowment
Ernie Fantini
Lawrence
Criticism of Carl Burkhead Letters About Biblical Rants
A reader questions why the paper frequently publishes Carl Burkhead letters claiming modern troubles stem from nonprostrating readers to an archaic faith. The writer accuses him of pastoring fantasies and Old Testament rhetoric.
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Carl Burkhead
Old Home Town Years Ago in 1915
Mrs S P Byrd returned to Lawrence from Lamar Colorado Monday afternoon after shipping their furniture to Colorado to settle there. She found the country unsuitable for a home saying spring plowing had just begun and few gardens exist. A strong wind storm at their arrival added to the difficulties.compiled by Sarah St John
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The
Lawrence Journal-World
S. P. Byrd
Lawrence
Lamar
Colorado
Byrds
Old Home Town at LJWorld History Page
A concise feature explores Lawrence's historic neighborhoods and notable bygone sites on the LJWorld history page titled Old Home Town. It highlights preserved landmarks, changes over time, and community memories tied to the city’s development.
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Ljworld.com
Lawrence
Policy for Letters to the Journal-World Public Forum
The Journal-World invites public interest letters under 250 words and urges nondefamatory language. The paper may edit for clarity without changing viewpoints. Submissions must include name address and phone, and may be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters ljworld.com.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Ljworld.com
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