Editorial: Big industries and doctors face decline and bankruptcy
The piece argues even prosperous institutions fail under mismanagement noting Mission Medical Associates of San Luis Obispo California filing for Chapter 11 while promising continued patient care. It cites post 9 11 economic strain a shift in payments and takeover risks as warnings against risky outside absorption and broad corporate excess.
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Mission Medical Associates
Central Coast
San Luis Obispo
Calif
Kansas
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Enron collapse rooted in executive arrogance and market dynamics
George Will argues Enron’s downfall stemmed from executive overconfidence and a culture of aggressive targets fueled by stock options and Wall Street incentives. He links professional shifts in law, finance, and accounting to the crisis, noting political and regulatory repercussions.
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Skilling
Bethany McLean
Fortune
Enron
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Sandy Williams
Foley & Lardner
Williams
Cheney
Energy Task Force
Readers praise local reporting and critique planning policy
Readers thank the Journal-World for coverage of Dread Inc and local tax issues while debating planning commission power and policy. Letters urge adherence to zoning rules Horizon 2020 and the public hearing process, calling for clearer procedures and public input before policy changes.
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Mark Fagan
Dread Inc
Douglas County
Lawrence
Hagar the Horrible
Kansas University
Kimbrell
Larry Northrop
Planning Commission
Melinda Henderson
Larry Kipp
Journal-World
NOT LIBER IN 1902 Ty BUT LICENSE editorial reprint
The Lawrence World reprints an editorial from the Baltimore American dated January 17, 1902, praising Congressman J D Bowersock of Lawrence for opposing seditious publications and urging restraint in mailing rates. It condemns abusive and troublesome writings that stir public dissension and argues against government leniency toward such literature.
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Maryland
U.S
Lawrence
J.D. Bowersock
Baltimore American
Bowersock
Watkins Community Museum
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