Editorial: Officials cast doubt on Deciphera deal in Lawrence
County Commissioner Bob Johnson and Mayor Sue Hack face questions over a non public tax rebate deal with Deciphera Inc. Their investment links raise conflict of interest concerns while they claim no public harm. The Kansas Open Meetings Act and public discussion norms are urged to guide future decisions to avoid scaring away potential business.
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Warm Hearts drive surpasses $60,000 aid goal in 1967
The Warm Hearts fund exceeded its $25,000 target, raising over $60,000 to help elderly and needy residents with heating bills. A severe flu outbreak reduced but did not end school absences as Christmas neared, forcing cancellation of the Lawrence High Christmas Prelude.
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Endorsements Amid Odd Political Events in New Hampshire
In Manchester New Hampshire debates and endorsements create a chaotic pre election scene. The Des Moines Register backs Clinton and McCain while The Boston Globe backs McCain and Obama. Alan Keyes appears in Iowa proceedings and Dennis Kucinich is excluded from a Democratic forum. Lieberman backs McCain, prompting sharp criticism from Al From.
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Republicans drift into religious hypocrisy in debate over values
Harold Meyerson argues the Republican Party mixes faith with hardline policy, citing Bush era preemption and torture, immigration struggles, and nativist rhetoric. He warns the GOP’s Christian veneer hides tribalism, bigotry, and a meaner stance as Christmas exposes rank hypocrisy.
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