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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 2011
Page
7
Gov. Sam Brownback argues Kansas should reform its tax system toward Texas style to boost business, while praising Kansas schools and roads. The editorial questions whether tax changes would harm education or infrastructure and urges a cautious, long-term view.
In a Lawrence home at 1127 Vermont, a long-mread burglar hid in a closet for twenty minutes as two children laughed and played a game near him. The children, fascinated by the intruder, believed he was breathing and paused when he thought they detected him. The burglar entered through a second story window near nine pm and resumed ransacking after the kids left, while joking that police cooperated to let him escape.
Washington describes how the Pentagon expanded clandestine operations after 9 11, creating Military Liaison Elements and environmental preparation missions that worried the CIA and State Department. The piece notes controversy over exclusivity and coordination, and previews Petraeus as CIA director amid calls to tighten rules.
Cal Thomas argues against relying on $40 billion from the G8 to force democratic change in North Africa and the Middle East. He cites OPEC windfalls, Saudi inaction, and the rise of radical Islam as obstacles, contending civil society and reforms are required, not money.
George Lippencott of Lawrence argues in a public forum that the City Commission election failed to inspire real voter interest and that leaders rely on tax increases and new committees to cover decisions. He criticizes the pattern of funding priorities and calls for internal budget review before police spending.
The Journal-World invites letters under 250 words of public interest and nondefamatory content. The paper may edit for style without altering viewpoints and requires the writer to provide name address and telephone number for submission by mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email to letters at Ijworld.com.
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