Olin retires as Lawrence police chief after 23 years
Lawrence police chief Ron Olin retires after 23 years leading the department, praised as a true professional with a plainspoken, by the book approach. Colleagues note his emphasis on training, equipment, loyalty, and a low-profile style that kept the university city largely free of scandal.
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Lawrence
Ron Olin
Amyx
Olin
Kansas University
Massachusetts
Senate gridlock sparks broder critique of leadership
David Broder argues the Senate’s decline stems from missing leadership that could unite members across parties. He cites George Packer’s portrait in The Empty Chamber and notes forces from money, realignments, and 24 hour media weaken institutional bonds. Broder says hopeful signs exist in younger senators if they push for reform and dialogue.
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Packer
Harry Reid
David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
Kagan debate frames future of Supreme Court battles
The article argues the Kagan confirmation is about the court's direction and future battles for Obama's next nominee. It notes Republican concerns over Kagan's lack of judicial record and possible activist stance, contrasted with Democratic aims to counter a conservative drift. It discusses demographics, potential nominees, and Senate dynamics, with Carl P. Leubsdorf cited.
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Elena Kagan
Barack Obama
Supreme Court
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Kagan
Harvard
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Sonia Sotomayor
GOP
Homeland Security
Janet Napolitano
Massachusetts
Deval Patrick
Lyndon Johnson
Abe Fortas
Joe Biden
John Roberts
Bush
Roberts
Samuel Alito
Sotomayor
Yale Law Schools
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Columbia
Anthony Kennedy
East
Diane Wood
University of Texas Law School
Sidney Thomas
University of Montana Law School
Merrick Garland
Harvard Law School
Wood
Thomas
Ginsburg
Carl P. Leubsdorf
Washington
The
Dallas Morning News
Public Forum on Nuclear Issues and WWII Use
John Dunham of Lawrence defends Truman’s decision to end WWII with atomic bombs, arguing they saved countless American lives by deterring a costly invasion of Japan. He separates WWII use from later nuclear proliferation and notes personal military service.
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Joe Douglas
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Kyushu
Japan
U.S. Army
25Th Infantry
Pacific
Truman
Coalition
John Dunham
Lawrence
County priorities in Courier letters urge aid for children
A reader urges the Douglas County Commission to prioritize citizen welfare, especially hungry children needing medical care. The letter supports adding a Bert Nash psychiatrist but questions overall tax increase priorities and advocates speaking for nonvoting youth.
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Cait McKnelly
Public Forum
Douglas County
Bert Nash
County Commission
Pat Petrovits
Lawrence
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