Balloon Boy hoax parents sentenced to jail and restitution
Editorial urges strict punishment for Richard Heene and Mayumi Heene for the balloon hoax that prompted a costly rescue. Heene receives 90 days with 60 days work release and four years probation. Mayumi 20 days. Prosecutors seek full restitution nearing $50,000 and a deterrent message to copycats.
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Richard Heene
Mayumi
Heene
Andrew Lewis
Fort Collins
Colo
Jay Leno
Seenes
Journal-World Letters Policy Guidance Summary
The Journal-World invites public interest letters under 250 words and requires the writer’s name address and phone. The paper may edit letters without changing viewpoints and retains nonexclusive rights to publish, copy and distribute. Submissions may be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters@ljworld.com.
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Lawrence
Ijworld.com
Lawrence Journal-World
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Eminent domain clash over Atlantic Yards plan in Prospect Heights
George Will critiques a Brooklyn case where Atlantic Yards developer Bruce Ratner seeks 22 acres for a vast complex aided by over a billion dollars in public subsidies. He argues blight designations are pretextual, with Columbia University and courts challenging the use of eminent domain for private gain.
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George Washington
Prospect Heights
Liberty
Supreme Court
Atlantic Yards
World Trade Center
Bruce Ratner
Ratner
Daniel Goldstein
Goldstein
Goldsteins
Washington, D.C
New London
NBA
New Jersey Nets
New York
Columbia University
Manhattan
Columbia
Empire State Development Corporation
ESDC
Columbia’s
Nets
Old Home Town Sears Ace in 1985 Gov Carlin Proposal
Lawrence Daily World reports on Gov John Carlin proposing a 1986 sales tax rise to 3.5 percent to fund salaries for teachers state workers university faculty and to cover farmers hazardous waste cleanup and rain day protection. It also notes three University of Kansas students Harry Elliott Paul Elliott and Gilbert Smith building a hovercraft style aeroplane without an engine and comments on Kansas football schedules lagging behind other schools.
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John Carlin
Lawrence Daily World
Harry Elliott
Paul Elliott
Gilbert Smith
Kansas
Predicting 2010: Palin Resigns and Roster of Political Shakeups
A speculative year forecast recount notes Palin's resignation as Alaska governor and a cascade of political moves. It mentions Kay Bailey Hutchison's Texas bid, Perry's primary win, Cheney as senator, and shifting roles within the GOP, alongside sports moves and economic headlines shaping 2010 outlook.
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George W. Bush
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Senate
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Indianapolis Colts
Obama
Iran
Rick Perry
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Perry
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Yea Bag
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David Dewhurst
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Chet Edwards
Bill White
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Dallas
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Virginia
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UIC
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Palin
NHL
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