Turnhalle preservation move gains community support in Lawrence
The Lawrence Preservation Alliance purchased the 1869 Turnhalle at 900 R I and will stabilize the aging building while seeking a commercial buyer. Costs estimate from $30,000 to $40,000 for immediate work, up to $750,000 to $1 million for full restoration. The hall, once home to Lawrence’s German American Turnverein, reflects local history and German immigration, with significance as possibly the oldest standing community building in town.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Preservation Alliance
LPA
Ninth and
New Hampshire
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Brown
Rod Ernst
Journal-World
Turnverein
Ernst
Philip Ernst
Plymouth Congregational Church
Old Pierson Mill Given New Life as Busch Seed Store
Lawrence Daily Journal World reports J. W. Busch purchased the Pierson Mill in Lawrence. The mill building and contents were acquired, but flour production will end. machinery to be sold. Busch moves his seed business into the Pierson building and plans expansion. The Pierson Mill, rebuilt after a fire, resumes grinding after minor damage. Compiled by Sarah St. John.
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J. W. Busch
Pierson
Lawrence Institution
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Busch
Lawrence
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Debates Should Inform the Electorate
The article notes a shift in timing for political focus, contrasting past beliefs that Americans ignored elections until after the World Series with a current reality where the decisive phase of the election may occur earlier. It cites Mazeroski's 1960 walk off as an example and forecasts a World Series end near election day this year.
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Bill Mazeroski
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Sander Vanocur
NBC
Kennedy
Nixon
Washington
David M. Shribman
Pittsburgh Post- Gazette
Debates mark shift from scripted to live theater in campaigns
David Shribman analyzes how presidential debates differ from past campaign resets. He notes live, televised exchanges expose candidate interaction and spontaneity, contrasts with polished acceptance speeches, and cites famous moments and studies on debates’ impact. Shribman warns debates inform voters more than decide outcomes.
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Bipartisan Commission On
Ronald Reagan
Kennedy
Nixon
John Sides
George Washington University
Current
Washington Monthly
Sides
Gallup
Vanocur
Mitt Romney
Massachusetts
Shannon O’brien
Barack Obama
Public Forum Midwestern voters weigh balance and tax concern
A letter from Lawrence criticizes Kansas leaders and national Republicans over vote suppression, tax policies, and perceived Koch influence. The writer urges bold action, cites historic figures, and calls for accountability. The second letter contests historic preservation standards in Lawrence, urging adherence to review processes and LEED practices, citing Varsity House as a case study.
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Washington
Republican Congress
Progress
Varsity House
Sven Erik Alstrom
Lawrence
Letter submission guidelines for The Journal World
The Journal World invites public forum letters under 250 words that interest readers and avoid libel. The paper may edit for clarity and length without changing viewpoints, and requires the writer to provide name address and phone number for submission by mail or email.
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Lawrence
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