Development shift in Lawrence retail policy near Rock Chalk Park
City Hall and commissioners may pivot from protecting downtown to promoting large retail in the Rock Chalk Park vicinity. After resisting outsiders, officials now discuss major stores near Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway, with Menards a stronger possibility and sales tax needs fueling bids.
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Rock Chalk Park
City Hall
Rock Chalk
Menards
Iowa Street
Lowe’s
Lawrence
Sixth Street
South Lawrence
Local jailbreak and escape from Lawrence jail
In 1913 Tony Williams, then jailed for prohibitory-law violation, seized control of a district judge's writ of habeas corpus, declared himself sheriff, released himself, used a file and wrench to break out, and fled with friends. he was later at large. The report also notes F C Merrill delivering peony bouquets to the Journal-World office for spring 1913.
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Tony Williams
Tony
Liberty
Williams
F.C. Merrill
Journal-World
Merrill
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Old Home Town at Lawrence History Series Review
LJWorld presents Old Home Town coverage delving into Lawrence history. The feature explores local landmarks, notable residents, and archival photographs, tying past events to present community memory.
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Ljworld.com
Lawrence
OAS Opens Dialogue on Marijuana Policy Across Americas
The 34 nation OAS released The Drug Problem in the Americas calling for flexible anti drug strategies. It notes decriminalization of marijuana as a possible option while opposing legalization of other drugs. The report, commissioned after Obama's Cartagena summit, signals a shift toward treating illicit drugs as a health issue and discusses potential UN convention changes.
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Organization of American States
OAS
Americas
Jose Miguel Insulza
Insulza
Colombia
Guatemala
Mexico
Uruguay
U.S
Colorado
Ricardo Lagos
Chile
Ernesto Zedillo
Global Commission On Drug Policy
Gaviria
OAS General Assembly
Otto Pérez Molina
United Nations
U.N. General Assembly
Latin America
Holland
Honduras
Obama
Andres Oppenheimer
The
Miami Herald
Obama speech at Morehouse frames role models and responsibility
Cal Thomas analyzes President Obama’s two Morehouse commencement addresses. The piece highlights the call for African American men to pursue personal responsibility, ambition beyond material goods, and being positive role models. It notes Obama’s personal reflections on fatherhood and the tension between government aid and individual responsibility.
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Obama
Morehouse College
Atlanta
America
Bill Cosby
Morehouse
Washington
Cal Thomas
Tribune Media Services
Vet Replies To Editor On Wildlife Charity And Rabies Cautions
Public Forum letter from Dr Steve Willson of Lawrence defends Operation Wildlife OWL while urging careful handling of wildlife and rabies risks He notes OWL’s dedication but cites dangers of untrained people handling cranes herons and baby wildlife and mentions rabies statistics and vaccination concerns from a state lab data source.
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Journal-World
Baby Wildlife
Operation Wildlife
OWL
Minnesota
Iowa
Steve Willson
Lawrence
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Ann Gardner
the World Company
Dolph C. Simons III
Dan C. Simons
Suzanne Schlicht
Ralph Gage
APPLE
Cal Thomas Trisedit
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