Retail sales rebound in January rises 0.6 percent
The Commerce Department reports January retail sales up 0.6 percent to 153.5 billion dollars, led by department stores. Revisions show December up 0.1 and November flat, signaling a potential bottom in consumer spending as economists note three consecutive improving months. PMID: 437,000 initial jobless claims fell to week ending Feb. 1, while autos and durable goods rose modestly.
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Commerce Department
Cynthia Latta
Dri-Mcgraw-Hill
Lexington
Mass
Labor Department
Michael P. Niemira
Mitsubishi Bank
Vietnam service should it count in politics
The piece notes Vietnam era service haunts 40-something political figures like Bob Kerrey and Bill Clinton as they pursue the presidency. It examines how memories of the war shape campaign lines, with experts warning that baby boom politicians will face past draft experiences as they rise to national prominence.
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Vietnam
Nebraska
Bob Kerrey
Arkansas
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Clinton
New Hampshire
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Mark Mellman
Quayle
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Dan Quayle
Lawrence man backs resolution on victim rights
A Lawrence man, Hank Booth of KLWN, urges Kansas Senate Judiciary Committee to back a constitutional amendment defining crime victim rights. He cites testimony from victims harmed by crime and notes 8600 Kansans support formal rights, while current Victims’ Bill of Rights remains statutory. Testimony continues Friday as the bill advances.
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Topeka
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Lawrence
Senate Judiciary Committee
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Booth
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Judiciary Committee
Stephan
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Free speech issue not dead says KU professor
Kansas University professor Maggie Childs told a University Forum at Ecumenical Christian Ministries that the free speech debate on campus remains alive. She noted the University Council rejected a council committee drafted hate speech resolution but said the issue is in limbo and may be rewritten or dropped.
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Maggie Childs
University Council
Childs
Ecumenical Christian Ministries
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Downtown plan pitfalls voiced by business owner in Lawrence
A downtown Lawrence building owner and KU professor warns that proposed measures to boost downtown economy may push out small shops and erase the district’s distinct neighborhood feel. He contrasts Lawrence with generic department stores and urges careful consideration of local character.
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Lawrence
Jack Gaumnitz
Kansas University
Homeowners Sandbag to Guard SoCal Properties Amid Flooding
Southern California residents rushed to protect homes with sandbags as days of heavy rain caused rising waters and prompted emergency actions. At least five people are reported dead in the widespread flooding, with responders staying on alert across affected counties.
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Reunion recalls KU 1952 national champions at Hoch
Forty years after Kansas University captured the 1952 title at Hoch Auditorium, local fans recall star Clyde Lovellette who led the nation with 28.4 points per game. The event paused the normally ebullient Johnny Orr's chatter as memories flowed during the Wednesday night gathering.
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Kansas
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