Purify seeks third chance at Nebraska football
An editorial notes Maurice Purify, Nebraska wide receiver, has earned a third chance after bar fight and drunken driving troubles. He aims to regain his job and teammates respect while avoiding alcohol and continuing rehabilitation, amid high stakes for his career and public image.
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Thompson ready to shake up GOP race with tough questions
Former Tennessee senator Fred Thompson plans a hard edged bid to force dialogue on entitlement costs military needs and national security. He says he will take risks challenge establishment candidates and push a new leadership style while citing Government at the Brink and GAO reports to warn of unsustainable long term fiscal trends.
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Old Home Town Opera House Poised to Reopen
Lawrence area items report live music may return to the Lawrence Opera House under Off-the-Wall Hall owner Bill Craven who is about 93.5 percent sure it will reopen. Also noted is the Aug 1907 sale of Berkshire hogs near Lawrence expected to attract over 100 buyers from across the United States, and Kansas population figures listing Lawrence at 12,387 and Douglas County at 25,403 for March 1, 1907.
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Opera House
Lawrence Daily World
Douglas County
United States
Lawrence
Kansas
Topeka
Public Forum Letters on Wal Mart and Taxes
Readers discuss Wal Mart in Lawrence, citing local housing, shopping needs, and jobs. A taxpayer critic calls for action on delinquent 2006 Douglas County property taxes and opposes permits for tax‑evading owners. A crash survivor thanks helpful strangers from Kansas and recounts recovery efforts. A third letter attacks political corruption and urges independent candidates and parties.
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Lawrence
Dan Schriner
Roberts Bush fundraising event sparks debate in Wichita
Senator Pat Roberts touted raising about 600000 at a fundraising event with President Bush and others in Wichita, prompting discussion about money and influence in politics. The Journal-World invites public letters under 250 words addressing the issue and related policy concerns.
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World
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