Community guardians mark 100 years of Lawrence fire service
The Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical department celebrates its 100th anniversary, highlighting its evolution from a small city force to a modern, multi-role agency. Chiefs, EMTs, and firefighters now train for medical emergencies, disasters, and mass casualty scenarios while expanding from one station to five and upgrading from horse-drawn equipment to $1 million fire trucks. Public education and safety programs are emphasized as the community thanks its protectors.
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GOP field mirrors House divisions and 2016 dynamics
Carl P. Leubsdorf argues the GOP presidential field reflects a deep split between outsiders and establishment figures, mirroring the 2012 division and current House tensions over the budget deal. He notes Boehner and Ryan navigate the Hastert Rule while bipartisan coalitions shape passage, as Trump Carson and Cruz gain staying power against weaker establishment candidates like Bush Rubio Kasich Christie.
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Kasold Drive debate misses bigger city needs
Rev Matt Sturtevant of Justice Matters urges focus on social issues over Kasold Drive changes. He notes Lawrence Listens ranks mental health homelessness and affordable housing high for city manager priorities. He emphasizes city managers shape policy and prays for commissioners.
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Clinton lie to the editor about Benghazi hearing claims
The letter alleges Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama lied about the Benghazi attack and says the FBI is investigating Clinton’s use of a private email server. It cites Ambassador Stevens seeking security, lack of review by Clinton, and posthumous comments to families. Ed White.
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1915 cave-in near Lone Star kills miner in Kansas report
Isaac Babb a 50 year old bachelor was buried by six feet of earth in a cave-in while repairs were underway on a Washington Creek bridge site half a mile east of Lone Star. Frank Lutz escaped injury, while five workers and Dr. W O Nelson responded to exhume the body after about an hour of digging. Other items note J E Murphy reporting labor shortages across Kansas and Perry and Eudora considering electric transmission lines with Perry already running a limited municipal plant.
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