Editorial on John Walker Lindh and treason debate
The piece argues Lindh, a California native, joined the Taliban and fought against the United States. It questions lenient treatment, defends harsh action, and urges due process only after recognizing his betrayal and the threat of terrorism. It condemns the hate America stance of terror groups and calls for stern punishment.
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John Philip Walker Lindh
California
Lindh
Afghanistan
Yemen
New York
Washington
U.S
Northern Alliance
Sindh
United States
bin Laden
America
Periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas clause
Periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas. Member of Audit Bureau of Circulations. Member of The Associated Press.
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Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Sideshows threaten U S control in Middle East policy
Boston Globe columnist David Shribman argues that ongoing Israeli Palestinian violence tests Washington and Europe, complicates the global war on terror, and risks undermining U S influence. He notes how U S actions in Afghanistan and support for Israel shape perceptions of policy and power.
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Washington
Middle East
Bush
U.S
Egypt
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
al-Qaida
United States
Yasser Arafat
Ariel Sharon
World Trade Center
Pentagon
Sept. Il
Taliban
Israel
Afghanistan
David Shribman
Boston Globe
The Automobile in Rapid Transit
A Lawrence Journal summary from The Worlds Work notes auto mobile lines inaugurations in Indiana New Jersey and California. It argues small capital and easy operation enable lines in towns of forty thousand, with autos seating twelve including chauffeurs. It claims comfort and convenience could surpass street cars given proper highways housing and care.
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Lawrence Journal
Indiana
New Jersey
California
Watkins Community Museum
Opposition to U S military action against Iraq broadens
Bob Lewis writes from Lawrence urging leaders in the United States Europe and the Middle East to oppose any invasion of Iraq. He argues military action would harm innocent Iraqi children strain Middle East alliances and hinder long term counterterrorism by hampering intelligence and freezing assets.
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U.S
Iraq
Bush
Middle East
Bob Lewis
Lawrence
Public forum on transportation and community service
Susan Mikesic argues for a reliable fixed route public transit in Lawrence comparing its value to fire protection and tax funding. She cites a promotional free ride day drawing nearly 800 passengers and urges neighbors to recognize St. Lawrence’s role in student and faculty life and community betterment. Derek Fincham notes church grounds and Mass times while critiquing local attention.
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Lawrence
Hazlett
Susan Mikesic
Transit defended in letter to editor
The writer responds to Emerson Hazlett’s Dec 4 letter in the Lawrence Journal-World about public transit funding and bus usage. A call to Lawrence Transit System official Mike Sweeten cites around 20 000 rides monthly with over 500 fixed route riders on weekdays and about 200 para transit users, with numbers growing.
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Emerson Hazlett
Lawrence Journal- World
Hazlett
Mike Sweeeten
Lawrence
Parking garage debate at St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center
The writer defends a proposed parking garage as a solution to Sunday morning parking problems near St. Lawrence and argues the church is more than a building for worship. The piece notes personal ties to the University of Kansas and Daisy Hill, viewing St. Lawrence as a community hub for mass study meals and computing.
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McColl
St. Lawrence Catholic
St. Lawrence
University of Kansas
Daisy Hill
Parade praise from Lawrence native in Herington
Evelyn and Don Willis thank the community after attending the first Christmas parade, calling it a beautiful day and grand parade. The letter from a Lawrence raised resident now in Herington notes “only in America” and expresses appreciation for the festive scene.
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Lawrence
LHS
Herington
America
Evelyn
Don Willis
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