Lawrence weighs $250K gigabit grant in broadband debate
Lawrence city officials plan to revisit gigabit Internet plans with talks on a $250,000 grant to deploy service to at least 500 addresses by next year. Wicked Fiber seeks a $300,000 loan guarantee for a pilot in downtown Lawrence, while RG Fiber aims to expand without subsidies. The grant concept could attract new bidders. a loan guarantee risks favoritism and extended subsidies.
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Obama faces two year foreign policy agenda
David Ignatius notes a pragmatic Obama plans to push for a nuclear deal with Iran, climate talks with China, and Asian trade deals, while revamping his team to better implement policy. He warns of ongoing Syria and Iraq battles, Russia diplomacy, and broad foreign-policy goals despite midterm losses.
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Old Home Town Delivers Health Warning for Lawrence
From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World November 10 1914 the school board orders immediate home isolation for any child with sore throat bleary eyes weakness or general illness until a doctor can examine. The measure aims to ward off a diphtheria epidemic seen in Kansas City and Topeka due to widespread illness.
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Phones at the polls spark reader plea for a no-phone rule
A Lawrence reader urges election officials to issue and enforce a rule banning cell phones within 500 feet of polling precincts after Election Day disruptions. Barbara Paris signs the letter urging Jamie Shew to require silence in the polling area.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Meals on Wheels Auction Raises Nearly Forty Thousand
To the editor, the Lawrence Meals on Wheels board and clients thank Lawrence businesses and individuals for the 2014 Signature Settings Charity Auction. Nearly $39,000 raised toward a $43,000 goal, supporting 44 years of service for those unable to pay. The program runs with about 110 volunteers who deliver almost 30,000 meals annually and travel roughly 50,000 miles per year.
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Public Forum Thank you from Lawrence Meals on Wheels
Kim Culliss executive director thanks supporters in a public forum for their essential help to Lawrence Meals on Wheels. The appeal acknowledges community efforts and expresses gratitude for ongoing contributions.
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Lawrence Meals On Wheels
Kansas student voice protests Brownback education cuts
A Kansas University freshman, Josie Brittain, urges fellow college voters to oppose Governor Sam Brownback for educational funding cuts seen as harming tuition access. She argues rising costs threaten college attendance and questions returning Brownback to office after policy shifts affecting the state's future.
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Prophecy Letter Cites Court ruling on gay marriage
Carl E Burkhead writes to The Journal World warning of a divine rebuke to the United States if society does not repent over gay marriage and abortion. He says a part of the USA may be removed, though details are unknown, and warns the act would come swiftly.
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