Swiss banks tainted by downgrade shocks global image
An editorial argues that even venerable Swiss banks face fallible prestige as Moody’s downgrades Credit Suisse and reviews the AAA ratings of UBS and Credit Suisse. It notes the tension between profit, reputation, and perceived safety, warning that no system is forever resilient.
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America
General Motors
Switzerland
Moody’s
U.S
Credit Suisse
Swiss Bank Corporation
Union Bank of Switzerland
CS Holding
Moody’s and
Standard & Poor's
IBCA
London
Chrysler
Ford
Death of a Bald Eagle Shocks Northwest of Lawrence
An investigation is underway to identify who shot a protected bald eagle northwest of Lawrence. Area supervisor Bruce Bertwell urged citizens to provide information. The report also notes local government deals, redevelopment talks, and historic items from Ash Wednesday observances to Wes Santee's rising profile at KU.
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Lawrence
Bruce Bertwell
Fifth
California
Vangard
The
Bluffs
State of Kansas
Kansas
Roland Kraft
Lecompton
Bush praised for steadfast Mideast policy on peace talks
In Boston commentary the author credits President Bush for a principled approach to Middle East peace, stressing that continued American guarantees must compel Israel to halt settlement activity. The piece argues effective guarantees and a firm policy will sustain negotiations between Israel and the Arabs and serve both nations’ interests.
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Boston
Bush
Israel
U.S
Occupied Territories
Baker
General Accounting Office
West Bank
Gaza
Middle East
United States
Costly aerostat fleet idle in Key West amid drug war shift
A Navy of high tech aerostat balloons docked in Key West since New Year’s Eve are idle as the Army takes over. Crews fret over wasted resources while smugglers adapt routes. Congress redirected funding and planning lags hinder testing of radar boats, leaving the fleet in port.
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Washington
America
Caribbean
Key West
Fla
Pentagon
Coast Guard
Army
U.s.-Mexico
Bahamas
Puerto Rico
High Seas
Congress
Administration
Dean Boyd
Norfolk
Aerostats
Aerostat
Letter to the editor on casino gambling and Native American tribes
Kathleen A. Gentry of Lecompton challenges casino bans and state revenue motives. She argues gambling expands beyond tribes and warns against racial and discriminatory framing. She casts doubt on calls to outlaw casino games and defends tribal rights against relocation histories.
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Kansas City
Las Vegas
Gus Begina
Wint Winter
Phil Martin
On This Day Historic Moments From Feb Twenty Four
Fifty years ago the Voice of America first aired on February 24, 1942. Other milestones include Gregory XIII’s 1582 calendar reform Papal Bull and Marbury v Madison in 1803 defining judicial review. Mexico declared independence in 1821 and Arizona became a territory in 1863. President Johnson impeachment in 1868 and Diana’s engagement announced in 1981.
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Voice of America
Gregory XIII
U.S. Supreme Court
Mexico
Spain
Arizona
U.S
House of Representatives
Andrew Johnson
Edwin M. Stanton
Johnson
Senate
United States
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Buckingham Palace
Britain
Prince Charles
Diana Spencer
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Walking Museum
Lawrence Journal
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Dol Dolphy
Simons Jr
Ralph Gage
Gene Armatron
Robert Nordyke
Caroline Trowbridge
Ann Gardner
Dolph Simone
Donna Wiley
Dallas Galan
William Sutcliffe
Journal-World
Establis
Simons
P.Q
Kan
the World Company of Sixth
New Hampshire Streete
Kon
Douglas City
Kansas Counties
Lawrence, Kon
Audit Bureau of Ci Fone
Tha Associated
Mideast
Anthony Lewis
Mosawi
Jack Anderson
Michael Einstein
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Germany
Kathleen A. Gentry
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