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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 2017
Page
5
The editorial backs renewing 0.2 percent bus operation and 0.3 percent infrastructure taxes while opposing the 0.05 percent affordable housing levy. It notes the housing tax lacks a clear use plan, cites waning application responses, and urges voters to reject question three.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius argues that special counsel Robert Mueller is exposing Russia's covert influence in the 2016 U.S. campaign. The piece outlines indictments, filings, and Putin’s cyber info space ambitions while urging completion of the Mueller investigation.
To the editor, Fred Sack argues Lawrence lacks a signature park and urges development at a large hilly site with views. He envisions rides for children, a petting zoo, bocce ball courts, miniature golf, disc golf, a skate park and other amenities.
Community members discuss funding for public transportation and foster care initiatives. Susan Twombly seeks adoption assistance while AdoptiSkids gallery events and discounted services for foster families are proposed to aid children, with Patti Fisher urging action and self reflection.
A Lawrence resident endorses the YES vote for public transit expansion citing the T-List and T-Lift as vital lifelines for residents unable to drive. The letter praises drivers as friendly and timely, noting the service supports doctors visits, work, shopping, and daily life within city limits.
A community letter urges practical support for foster and adopted children. It suggests encouraging children to perform service projects, befriend newcomers, join fundraisers, assemble Welcome Boxes, mentor youths, engage with CASA groups, and send care packages to young adults aging out, with businesses urged to participate.
This letter to the Lawrence Journal World argues the Oct 13 headline misleads readers by implying a murder conviction release. It states Lamonte McIntyre was innocent after 23 years, and suggests the copy should reflect exoneration rather than release from prison.
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