Downtown Lawrence retail struggles threaten new development
An editorial notes downtown Lawrence faces weak demand from national chains with 10,000 square feet of Hobbs Taylor Lofts retail space empty despite 7,600 square feet in use. It cites two recent closures Fields and the Bahamas and questions viability of a proposed Seventh Vermont library project with 150,000 square feet of retail. The piece argues for adapting downtown to everyday needs and stronger marketing to attract shoppers.
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Old Home Town in 1907
The Grant Township case of glanders led to the shooting of a horse owned by George Lait, valued at 175 dollars, to prevent disease spread though officials expect little risk. In a separate incident, Doc Burns killed John Bull Jenkins after a quarrel from a beer party. Burns surrendered claiming self defense.
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Surge in Baghdad mirrors Vietnam policy debate
George Will analyzes a proposed surge of U S troops into Baghdad by comparing it to Vietnam strategy under McNamara and Westmoreland. He highlights a Laird Abrams approach of phased withdrawals with increased advisory aid, notes Iraq’s fragility, and warns a 30 000 troop surge could prolong failure amid sectarian security gaps and unreliable Iraqi police.
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Will Islam Overwhelm Christianity This Century
George Gurley argues that modern Islam appeals to marginalized and disaffected groups similar to early Christianity. He contrasts religious zeal with secular Western self doubt and forecasts potential demographic and strategic shifts, urging global cooperation and new social structures to prevent extremism and a nuclear crisis.
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