Trust and transparency guide Obama’s early White House actions
The editorial lauds Barack Obama for trust and transparency measures in his first full day. It notes the pay freeze for White House staff earning over 100000 and new lobbying rules, plus reforms to the Freedom of Information Act to favor public access. It argues openness boosts trust and yields broader cooperation between citizens and government.
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Kansas Couple Elopes. Memphis Job Ahead After Escape
A Lawrence Daily World item notes a Kansas University couple who eloped and fled the father’s wrath. They reached Memphis safely, plan trunks forwarded, quit school, and the groom now has a bank job there. An anti frat bill looms in the Legislature affecting Greek societies. hard to see passage. Best soft wheat sale at $1.03 a bushel marks Lawrence's high price this year. A county fair is assured for September after last fall’s flood delay.
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Obama lowers expectations in inaugural afterglow
Charles Krauthammer argues Obama's inaugural address shows lowered expectations and restraint. He notes flat cadence, absence of a unifying theme, and a shift from candidate rhetoric to sober governance. Obama emphasizes We the People and Founders over Lincoln, Washington, or civil rights triumphs.
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Inauguration Day Joy and Quiet Farewell at Capitol
Garrison Keillor recalls a massive crowd at the Washington Mall for Barack Obama’s oath, the excitement of the portable security lines, and the poignant departure of the Bushes. He highlights the mixed emotions of hope, unity, and democratic expression as the new era begins.
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