City urged to act on rental code violations in Lawrence
Editorial argues city officials delay fines and legal action for landlords who breach the single family zoning rental limit of three unrelated occupants. It compares to MagnaGro enforcement and urges decisive penalties to deter repeat violations, noting a grandfathering claim over a preexisting multi family use.
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Ambassadors Held Up Straining U S Turkey Syria Ties
Trudy Rubin argues Republican delays on confirming Frank Ricciardone for Turkey and Robert Ford for Syria weaken U S diplomacy amid rising Middle East tensions. She urges action to maintain ties with Ankara and Damascus and support Obama policy.
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Tax hike ups Kansas cigarette prices. Hope Plaza plans unveiled
Kansas smokers faced about a 10 cent rise after a tax increase, with supermarket packs near 1 dollar and vending machine packs around 1.25. Groundbreaking for the 1.9 million Hope Plaza project at First and Michigan scheduled, offering 124 rental units and qualified rental assistance. Sam Jackson of HUD slated to speak.
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Public Forum letter on KU game day beer tents on the hill
Allison Veeder of Lawrence asks KU officials to relocate beer tents off the hill to restore family seating and views on game days. She notes tents block the hill, empty during the game, and cites family traditions and changing athletic leadership as context.
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KU dean of business to step down after 11 years
The Journal-World notes Bill Fuerst will resign as dean of the KU School of Business at the end of the academic year after 11 years, while critics question differential tuition fund use. The writer argues the paper has shown adversarial coverage and urges balanced reporting.
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Lawrence voters urged to cast ballots against attack ads
A letter to the Journal World urges voters to oppose pricey partisan attack flyers and spend on public needs. The writer Ray Finch notes letters must be 250 words or less, include name, address and phone, and may be edited by the newspaper.
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