Douglas County Fair faces heat wave challenges
Editorial notes extreme temperatures near 100 degrees may affect exhibits and attendance at the Douglas County Fair. Despite the heat, residents are urged to visit for a range of activities including 4-H projects, petting zoo, pony rides, demolition derby, tractor pull, and carnival. The Journal-World highlights schedules online at dgcountyfair.com and encourages cooling indoor venues.
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Open Sewer Trap Ends Near Tragedy in Lawrence
A Massachusetts street sewer left unguarded nearly caused a fatal crash when an auto veered into an uncovered ditch. Mrs. C. B. Wilson was thrown from the vehicle and fell headfirst to the bottom, escaping serious injury by a miraculous margin. The hole spans nearly the street width, with only a narrow protected strip beside the car tracks. Compiled by Sarah St. John
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Talks with Taliban amid Kabul visit loom over Afghan endgame
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Trudy Rubin outlines how Obama sought a negotiated peace with the Taliban, detailing stalled Qatar talks, internal splits among Taliban leaders, and the risk of civil war if no political agreement is reached before 2014.
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Chick-fil-A flap framed as free speech issue
Cal Thomas argues Dan Cathy’s defense of traditional marriage is a matter of constitutional free speech. He counters Boston and Chicago political pushback, contrasts with Farrakhan remarks, and notes corporate boycotts and dissent over faith based views. He insists free speech protects all views including evangelical Christians.
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