The Soviet Military After The Soviet Union Is Gone
Editorial notes the fragile state of the Soviet military as the USSR dissolves. It cites experts predicting the 3.7 million armed forces will endure beyond central units, offering stability amid ethnic tensions and living hardships. It warns a fragile peace could yield civil conflict if the military fractures.
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Jana Kass
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Lawrence city manager retained amid recall talk and floods
Buford Watson remains Lawrence city manager after a favorable job evaluation despite weeks of criticism from Commissioner Tom Gleason who sought his dismissal. Gleason urged unity while recall efforts against him continue. Farmers report excessive moisture hindering field work, with a week or more of drying needed. Kansas House debates a bill to form a Highway Authority to issue bonds for more superhighways. City buys fluoridation equipment for the water plant. The 1892 Journal notes a teaware plate with a circular well and novelty lamp shades resembling giant flower petals.
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Mirror of History Marks Feb Dates Across Two Centuries
Today in history recalls February milestones and notable figures. Washington signed the act creating the U S Post Office in 1792, Joseph II died in 1790, and the Supreme Court asserted federal power over states in 1809. Other notes cover Prohibition repeal action in 1933, Eden’s resignation in 1938, Douglass’s death in 1895, and John Glenn’s orbital flight in 1962.
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Bush’s New Hampshire stumble sparks questions on campaign
A Bush strategist lamented a fall from height after New Hampshire losses as Bush confronts renewed attacks over negative ads and pledge issues. The piece surveys Bush’s faltering momentum, Tsongas and Clinton prospects, and conservatives’ possible pullback, noting Clinton’s electability and Cuomo’s Harvard stop for a write-in bid.
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New Hampshire
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Willie Horton
Boston Harbor
Dukakis
Dole
Iowa
Elizabeth Dole
Straddle
Clinton
Tsongas
Mario Cuomo
Cuomo
Harvard
Dole Bush New World Order fuels letter debate
Walter L. Myers of Baldwin questions Dole’s alignment with Bush and argues public policy harms Kansans. The letter also contains Richard C. Miller urging pedestrian safety at 17th and Massachusetts, criticizing signal timing and advocating a crosswalk signal for elderly pedestrians.
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New World Order
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Communism with a smile in Tokyo a fast food insight
In Tokyo, a traveler notes McDonald s speed and discipline. He contrasts American work ethic with Japanese devotion, describing a highly efficient, cooperative culture. A friend likens Japan’s system to a smiling, functioning form of communism at work.
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