Editorial tribute honors McCain legacy of bipartisanship
The article commemorates the late Senator John McCain noting his long service as a Navy pilot POW congressman and presidential candidate. It highlights his stance to cross party lines and quotes his call for civility. It draws parallels with Bob Dole and stresses the enduring example of putting country first.
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U S struggle to halt Idlib bloodbath in Syria
David Ignatius reports the Trump administration’s cautious push to stop Russia and the Assad regime’s planned assault on Idlib. Washington seeks to reassure Israel, Turkey, and Jordan while weighing broader involvement beyond counterterrorism, amid warnings of a humanitarian catastrophe and renewed U.S. leverage through officials like Pompeo, Mattis, and Bolton.
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Islamic State Caliphate
Europe
Staffan de Mistura
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Assad
Moscow
Amman
Andrew Brunson
David Ignatius
Washington Post Writers Group
I Love Lawrence at Fiddling and Picking Festival
A reader describes a man protesting with a burning message at the Fiddling and Picking Championships in South Park. The crowd and officials sought to remove him, while others blocked the sign to uphold decorum and protect family friendliness.
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Harvest Home picnic recall in Sigel 1893 gathering
In the Aug 31 1893 issue the Gazette recalls the Harvest Home picnic at Sigel drawing about 3000 Douglas county residents, plus Lawrence visitors, enjoying a long-standing rural celebration. J A Dolbee of Willow Springs earns praise for returning borrowed pencil from a reporter. A Kansas City man selling trousers caused delays as customers seek refunds.
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