Editorial on addiction with high profile cases Straw berry and Downey Jr
The piece argues for personal accountability and targeted public funding for those who seek real reform. It criticizes sympathy for addicts with resources and urges focusing help on willing individuals, noting two percent of the world’s population uses sixty percent of illegal substances.
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Darryl Strawberry
Robert Downey Jr
Strawberry
Downey
Darryl
Robert
Fly
Bushs first 100 days redefine US foreign policy tone
Jim Hoagland analyzes George W. Bush's initial 100 days outlining a tough minded approach. He notes a shift toward unilateralism, planned ABM withdrawal links to warhead cuts, and ongoing diplomacy with Russia Europe and Japan amid tensions with China Taiwan and Kyoto.
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Washington
Grasshopper
Morton
Bush
George W. Bush
U.S
Russia
China
America
United States
Europe
Japan
Taiwan
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Beijing
White House
North Korea
Iraq
State Department
Baghdad
Mexico
Jim Hoagland
Washington Post Writers Group
Food critics spark letters over The Orient review
Lawrence readers defend The Orient restaurant, praising generous portions and low prices while noting the editor should focus on food. They argue decor bias harms fair critique and suggest reviewers separate dining ambiance from cuisine. A reader recalls Naval service and a sailor's quotable retort.
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Orient
Lawrence
Mrs. Frook
Lil’ Jakes
K.C
Alan Martin
Public Forum Letter on Civility and Mrs Brockovich
David Upchurch laments Mrs Brockovich s coarse speech at Lawrence High and urges higher standards for teachers parents and celebrities. He condemns uncivil discourse as unworthy of civilized people created in God s image.
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Brockovich
Lawrence High
God
Mrs. Brockovich
David Upchurch
Lawrence
Planning decision prompts Letter on Sixth and Wakarusa
Jeffrey Moran questions the Lawrence city county planning commission for approving a big box store at Sixth and Wakarusa. He argues the project ignores experts and could worsen traffic near Free State High School, urging residents to consider smarter planning.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
City County Planning Commission
Sixth
Wakarusa
Sixth Street
Iowa
Free State High School
Jeffrey Moran
Why are gas prices rising in the United States
The piece questions why fuel costs soar despite no clear spikes in crude price, noting oil company record profits and limited competition. It argues demand remains steady with SUV dominance, contemplates government action, and criticizes policy under a Texas oilman president while urging consideration of fuel-efficient options and broader market factors.
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OPEC
White House
Texas
Bush
America
Nader
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New Ventures
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H.R/Personne
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the World Company
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