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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 2009
Page
4
Editorial lauds the downtown Lawrence Fourth of July showcase with bicycle races food booths and a fireworks display. It credits the Jaycees and Lawrence Originals for driving the event and notes light mist but cool pleasant evening. Families dogs and all ages enjoyed free music fireworks and community unity.
Lawrence residents join Don Gardner for a mass workout at Kansas University Shenk Field on Iowa Street and Clinton Parkway. Registration starts 5:30 p.m. and the workout at 6 p.m. Organized by LiveWell Lawrence and the Douglas County Community Foundation, the event invites all ages and abilities to promote physical activity.
George Willis reflects on Robert McNamara's death as a cue to examine the era defining confidence in quantification and mastery. He traces behavioralism, public policy myths, and the liberal expectancy while noting Asia tensions, Iran concerns, and neoconservative echoes shaping current policy debates.
The Iraq war is winding down with questions about its aims and consequences. US withdrawal accelerates over 30 months while violence persists and analysts debate whether the intervention produced democracy or deeper turmoil. critics cite flawed rationale and costly outcomes, and leaders warn future risks as diplomats weigh the postwar path.
Thousands gathered in downtown Lawrence for food music bike races and visible fireworks aided by Give Back participants who donated 500 each toward fireworks. Coordinator Constance Novosel organized the effort with energy and optimism. Hope for a repeat in 2010.
A July 4 2009 message thanks Hobby Lobby for the in God We Trust reminder and urges reverence for faith in the founders guiding the Constitution. Nancy M Keel notes divine providence shaped early leaders and urges follow their example.
The Journal-World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words and public interest content. The paper may edit for clarity without altering viewpoints and requires the writer to provide name address and phone number for publication. Submissions go to Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 or to letters at ijworld.com.
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