Rail route at risk as Kansas officials seek funding
Editorial calls on Kansas to act now to fund maintenance of the Southwest Chief rail line west of Newton. Amtrak warns that without about 100 million dollars for upgrades and 10 million annually for upkeep, the route could shift south to BNSF tracks, bypassing Hutchinson, Dodge City, and Garden City and endangering a Kansas link to Heartland Flyer.
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Trade barriers worry Latin leaders at summit
At the Cartagena gathering of President Obama and 30 Latin American leaders the public focused on Cuba and the Falklands while private talks revealed deep concern about rising protectionism. Officials say several nations, led by Brazil and Argentina, are tightening imports to shield industries, sparking hemispheric alarm about trade.
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Latin America faces surge of trade barriers amid global recession
Andres Oppenheimer reports that Latin American leaders at a Cartagena summit debate amid U S tensions and protectionist moves. Mexico clashes with Brazil over car imports while Argentina restricts licenses. Colombia and Peru cite regional barriers. Experts warn de industrialization as currency strength rises. Oppenheimer urges focus on solving economic woes over politics.
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Calipari’s recruiting ethic sparks forum debate
Readers challenge John Calipari for turning student athletes into players chasing pay. They question how many youths will forgo college for multimillion-dollar contracts, noting past violations and broader trends toward money over education. Ray Finch questions exercise funding too.
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Auto centric life at Free State High School parking lot
A student observes the vast Free State High School parking area reflecting an auto centric culture in Lawrence. The piece notes the daily sea of cars and questions whether students still walk or use other transport amid the campus’s heavy vehicle presence.
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Journal-World Public Forum letters policy rules
The Journal-World invites letters up to 250 words on matters of public interest and requests civil language. The paper may edit letters without altering viewpoints and grants nonexclusive publishing rights. Submissions must include name address and phone number and may be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters@ljworld.com.
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Old Home Town AC in 1987
Rain swollen Kansas River claimed the life of Lawrence man Elmer Wolford after a boat went over Bowersock Dam. Fishing partner Ricky Franks survived, was rescued downstream. Today marks Edgewood low income housing application day at 17th and Haskell. project 85 percent complete with July occupancy. Phi Delta Theta built a play structure for Edgewood youth. ARS 1912 notes Titanic sinking grief in Lawrence.
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