Lawrence shoppers push back against growth of external retail
Editorial argues Lawrence residents prefer Kansas City shopping and fear loss of local independence as Marlings Home Furnishings closes its 27th and Iowa store. It notes ongoing retail leakage to Topeka and KC, shrinking local furniture options and future difficulties for older residents who cannot easily travel for purchases.
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Ost
Lawrence
Topeka
Kansas City
Marlings Home Furnishings
27Th
Iowa Streets
Jon Anderson
Marlings
Johnson and Miller Furniture
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Anderson
Saudi offer in Iraq shadows US election politics
Washington SAUDI ARABIA proposes a 20 000 to 30 000 Muslim legion to Iraq with conditions risking US plans and Kerry attack lines. The plan probes American exit strategy and NATO divides while raising doubts about Bush staying the course. The proposal blends political signaling with practical cost and command concerns, as US allies hesitate to send forces. Jim Hoagland notes the initiative’s manipulative yet friendly aim and warns that meaningful change requires battlefield gains and Iraq elections.
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Washington
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
George W. Bush
Bush
John Kerry
U.S
France
United States
NATO
Islamic Legion
Kerry
Riyadh
Bandar bin Sultan
United Nations
U.N
Pentagon
Pakistan
Pervez Musharraf
Jim Hoagland
Washington Post Writers Group
Economic benefit Do the math by Michael Kinsley
Michael Kinsley analyzes forty three years of data from 1960 to 2002 to compare economic performance under Democratic and Republican presidents. He finds higher growth, lower unemployment, smaller deficits, and lower inflation under Democrats, with per capita income edging toward Republicans in later years. The piece notes attribution to the Los Angeles Times and cautions about attribution across time.
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Congress
White House
Republican Party
Ronald Reagan
Michael Kinsley
the Times
Public forum on bike paths and a draft debate
Readers debate bicycle path costs versus road repair and potential savings from reducing car trips. A second letter questions the proposed reinstatement of a military draft under S89 and HR163, noting timelines, deferments, and border policy ties, urging opposition before or after elections.
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Journal-World
Charles NovoGradac
Lawrence
Congress
Canada
U.S
United States
Marcia Riley
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the World Company
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New Hampshire
Kansas
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
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Dolph C. Simons III
Dan C. Simons
Ralph Gage
Jimhoagland
Washpost
Red Bull
Mai
Los Angeles Times
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