Editorial on Douglas County investment oversight and risks
The Douglas County audit shows Wells office undersecured deposits by 2.8 million and raises questions about handling county funds. Commissioners vote to form an oversight committee including Wells, a services director, and an outside investment professional to advise on deposits. The piece argues clear lines of authority, urges prudence, and warns that idle funds near 30 million demand proper management.
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Pat Wells
Douglas County
Wells
County Commission
Commission
Journal World Mission Statement Card
The Journal World proclaims accurate and fair news reporting with no editorial mixing. It pledges protection of citizens rights and equal treatment for the disadvantaged, condemns dishonesty in public affairs, and supports community improvement projects under the Simons publishing legacy from 1897 to 1962.
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The
Journal-World
Nunn-Lugar funds in crossfire over nuclear threat
Washington Post columnist David Broder argues that the Bush administration's budget cuts imperil the Nunn Lugar program, which has secured Russian nuclear material. He notes Baker, Lugar, and Nunn urging greater funding to prevent terrorists from obtaining weapons usable material, warning Congress of the grave risk.
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Washington
Sam Rayburn
Congress
Bush Administration
Russia
Richard Lugar
Indiana Republican
Sam Nunn
Georgia Democrat
America
Nunn-Lugar
Energy Department
United States
Osama bin Laden
Howard H. Baker Jr
Senate
Reagan White House
Japan
Lloyd Cutler
White House
Carter
Clinton
Bush
Nunn
National Press Club
Rep
Chet Edwards
Texas
House Appropriations Committee
Bill Young
Florida
Young
Old Hometown Letter on Local Business Club
On November 13, 1901 the Lawrence World published a letter from Congressman J D Bowersock, former president of the Lawrence Commercial Club, praising the club amid discouragements and prejudices and urging a practical active business group to push local projects to a successful conclusion.
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Lawrence World
Lawrence U.S
J.D. Bowersock
Lawrence Commercial Club
Bowersock
United Action
Nuclear opposition to Nebraska waste dump movement
To the editor, Robert V Eye commends Boyd County residents for leading a home grown opposition against a proposed radioactive waste dump in Nebraska. He notes Greenpeace and other groups support the anti nuclear cause but praise local self reliance and determination without heavy outside help.
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Nebraska
Greenpeace
Boyd County
Neb
Robert V. Eye
Lawrence
Price of freedom in Afghan conflict analyzed
The phrase price of freedom is debated as civilians in Afghanistan bear the burden of violence. Proponents argue sacrifice is necessary for security, while critics call for reducing civilian harm and protecting innocent lives amid ongoing battles.
Public Forum Letters on Freedom and Pledge Values
Citizens debate the meaning of freedom, pledges, and national values. Michael Campbell urges rebuilding Afghanistan and aiding needy nations while criticizing cheap-oil driven policy that harmed others. David Reynolds defends the pledge and argues minority beliefs must not erode founding principles.
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Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
bin Laden
Congress
Afghanistan
Germany
Michael Campbell
Eudora
David Reynolds
Lawrence
Journal World
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Richard Brack
Bill Snead
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
Dolph Simons III
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Danna Wiley
HAR /Personnet
Tom Hornbaker
Contraller
Dallas
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Kan
Kansas
U.S
P.O
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
Watkins Community Museum
Waron Ars
Price of Freedom
Austin Turney
Journal- World
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