Lawrence considers joint technical education center honoring Peaslee
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce plans an adult training center and hopes to align with the Lawrence school district which has approval to spend 5.7 million on a new technical education facility. A public forum at Lawrence High School will gather input as chamber, schools and financial partners weigh a shared site near 31st Street and Haskell Avenue.
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Letters Policy for The Journal World Public Forum
The Journal World invites letters under 250 words of public interest and discourages name calling or libel. They may edit letters without altering viewpoints and publish, copy, and distribute the work. Letters must include name address and phone number and be sent to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or via letters@ljworld.com.
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Obama overreach harms the presidency in Syria debate
George Will argues that Barack Obama’s push for action against Syria weakens the presidency and unsettles constitutional balance. He contrasts Obama with de Gaulle and notes historical uses of chemical weapons, questioning the asserted norm and urging limited executive power while preserving presidential stature.
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Public Forum on Porches and Porches Ban Sparks Debate
Curtis D Bennett of Lawrence criticizes city commissioners for banning sofas on porches as an overreach. He questions the scope of ordinances affecting everyday life and mocks plans beyond sofas, asking if Lawrence will be modeled after Topeka or taught goose-step procedures.
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Debating War and Peace Amid Mass Violence Debate
A reader letter argues for diplomacy over military force after deadly gas use in Syria and drone strikes in Afghanistan, warning that short term force fosters long term violence. It contrastes collateral damage with civilian tolls to urge Congress action, signed Joe Douglas.
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Old Hometown Years in 1913 Feature From Lawrence Journal-World
Lawrence residents faced job scarcity and scarce charity as 1913 autumn approached. The piece urges paving and bridge prep to employ men over winter, notes water warnings from the State Board of Health about Lawrence wells, and favors treated city water over well water unless boiled.
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