Memorial for Eisenhower advances after design revision
The Eisenhower Memorial Commission voted 8-2 to move ahead with Frank Gehry’s revised memorial on Independence Avenue, featuring a single Kansas backdrop tapestry. Sen. Jerry Moran resigned amid debates over Kansas elements. family objections and critics delayed progress. The article urges timely completion as a fitting honor to President Eisenhower.
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Dwight Eisenhower
Eisenhower Memorial Commission
Frank Gehry
Independence Avenue
Gehry
Commission
National Capital Planning Commission
Kansas
Jerry Moran
Moran
Eisenhower
Ike
Mercenaries as a Tool Against ISIS Debate
Fox News host Bill O'Reilly advocates mercenaries to fight ISIS instead of U S ground forces. Analysts argue airpower plus on the ground is needed, noting political risks and the role of Arab partners, with warning against Islamist state aims and calling for decisive action to defeat ISIS.
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Bill O’reilly
U.S
Obama
Alexander the Great
George III
Britain
ISIS
Algeria
France
Iraq
Syria
O’reilly
John Kerry
Old Home Town from the Lawrence Daily Journal World
Registration for the nine University of Kansas schools stands at 2233 and keeps rising as the university extends the free state school principle. The year’s total cannot be fixed since registration never closes, allowing state residents to enroll at any time.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Ijworld.com
Lawrence Journal-World
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
State Free School
Black market argues for marijuana legalization in letter
Craig Voorhees of Lawrence argues that drug-related home invasions and robberies tied to marijuana sales stem from prohibition. He cites 25 invasions in two years and three deaths in five years, claiming repeal would reduce crime and mirror alcohol repeal benefits while addiction remains manageable.
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Charles Branson
Lawrence
Craig Voorhees
City backs away from land donation linked to tax measure
Lawrence city commissioners paused plans to donate 10 acres to the Boys and Girls Club contingent upon voter approval of a proposed 28 million police headquarters sales tax on November 4. The temporary decision preserves options while the tax proposal is debated.
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Lawrence
Boys & Girls Club
Letters oppose tying land for club to police facility vote
Gene Kean objects to linking a land sale for a community club tied to a new police facility on the ballot. He cites ethics, potential manipulation of voters, and risks to the police department’s integrity while urging separate consideration of the two projects and maintaining open standards.
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Lawrence Public Schools
Annie Diggs: Kansas suffragist and Populist leader
Clark H. Coan recounts Annie Diggs a diminutive Lawrence journalist and suffragist who helped launch mobile libraries and mobilize Farmers Alliance voters. A self taught writer and editor she became a national Populist orator and organizer shaping social welfare links to agrarian grievances.
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Annie LaPorte Diggs
Kansas
Annie
Lawrence
A.S. Diggs
Diggs
Farmers Alliance
Plains
Annie Diggs
People’s Party
Lawrence Journal
Advocate
Topeka
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Scott Stanford
Daniel Trombly
Yasir Abbas
Cactus Associates
Washington
The
Daily Beast
Cal Thomas
Tribune Content Agency
Tribune.com
Old Home Town
Ljworld.com
Mikell
Sarah St. John
Gene Kean Lawrence
Clark H. Coan, Lawrence
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