Lawrence City Commission must rebuild trust after police HQ tax defeat
Editorial argues that voters rejected the police headquarters sales tax for several reasons including a no bid recreation center contract at Rock Chalk Park, funding concerns, and lack of trust in commissioners. It urges a comprehensive review of location, funding, process, and improved public communication to restore confidence.
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Letters Policy Overview From The Journal World
The Journal World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words focusing on public interest. It may edit letters without altering viewpoints and requires the writer to provide name address and telephone number for submission by mail to Box 888 Lawrence Rs 66044 or by email to letters ijworld com.
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Beijing summit signals China as rising power for Obama
Washington notes the Beijing talks produced notable climate, tech tariff, and counterterrorism deals amid a weakened Obama. Xi Jinping projected confidence, while analysts say the United States and China will pursue a hybrid model of cooperation and competition.
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Old Home Town collision injures horse in Lawrence 1914
From the Lawrence Daily Journal World dated November 16 1914 a team of horses owned by Nicholas Altz of Lone Star ran the length of Massachusetts Street and collided with a Mutual Oil wagon in front of Court House Grocery. The wagon tongue gashed a horse in the shoulder likely causing death from blood loss.
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Protests past and future school lessons from Ferguson to Drake
Leonard Pitts Jr. reflects on 1960s activism and current youth protests at Drake University Des Moines outlining how older generations can guide younger peers. He urges events like Protest 101 and calls for intergenerational teaching of organizing for meaningful change.
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