Chamber hires former colleague to lead Lawrence Chamber
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce names Greg Williams as its new president and CEO. Williams brings 15 years at Springfield Chamber, a track record of $4.5 million in economic development funding and $350 million in investments, plus two years as director of research parks for the Missouri system. He aims to boost Lawrence and Douglas County ties to Kansas University and local economic development efforts.
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Springfield
Area Chamber of Commerce
Greg Williams
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Williams
Lawrence Chamber
Chamber
University of Missouri System
Lawrence
Douglas County
Kansas University
Cindy Yulich
War on Terror Persists Beyond Conceptual End
Cal Thomas argues the war on terror end is a false notion despite officials and media claims. He cites Hirsh and Gerecht, warns against complacency, notes Egypt’s elections risks, Qatada deportation issues, and asserts terrorism remains rooted in Islamist ideology and aims. The piece urges continued, decisive action to confront radical Islamists and defend the West.
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State Department
National Journal
Michael Hirsh
Israel
Hirsh
Reuel Marc Gerecht
The
Foundation For Defense of Democracies
Gerecht
George Orwell
Middle East
London Sunday Times
Hala Jaber
Cairo
Abu Qatada
Theresa May
Qatada
European Court of Human Rights
Qataba
Spain
Osama bin Laden
Europe
Jordan
al-Qaida
Ing
White House
Tommy Vietor
America
Cal Thomas
Tribune Media Services
Gasoline prices mystery amid debate over oil market
Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Bob Ray Sanders traces fluctuating gas prices from $3.79 to $3.54, weighing supply and demand against speculation, geopolitics, and refinery issues. He notes Obama calls for tighter market oversight while observers link price moves to Iran, Libya, China demand, Saudi output, and global events.
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National Oil Company
Las Vegas
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Iran
Libya
China
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Fortworthgasprices.com
Ahmadinejad
France
Socialist Party
Saudi Arabia
Barack Obama
Jack Z. Smith
Bob Ray
Bob Ray Sanders
The
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Bobray
Star-Telegram.com
Kansas Half Marathon draws thousands to downtown Lawrence
Public forum writer laments lack of Journal-World and Channel 6 coverage for the Kansas Half Marathon held April 22 in downtown Lawrence and KU campus. She notes 2,400 participants plus thousands of volunteers and spectators and urges media coverage for a major community event.
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Kansas
Douglas County
Journal-World
Channel 6
U.S
Lawrence
Kansas University
Lawrence Arts Center
New Hampshire
Channel 6 News
Journal World
Jan Hornberger
Ijworld.com
Fire damages Sigma Phi Epsilon house in 1987 blaze
Fire caused at least 250000 in damage to the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house at 1645 Tennessee in 1987. Fire Chief Jim McSwain said damage might have been reduced if members had called the fire department sooner rather than attempting to extinguish the blaze themselves.
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Sigma Phi Epsilon
1645
Tenn
Jim McSwain
Sarah St. John
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