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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 2008
Page
5
Editorial argues annexation should aid industrial development near the Kansas Turnpike interchange but warns city leaders to avoid commitments to extend utilities. Residents oppose expansion at the 155 acre site, yet developers promise not to request water or sewer. Recommend keeping public utility extensions off the table while pursuing private job-creating growth.
Kansas links to NBA champion Celtics as Paul Pierce earns finals MVP trophy amid celebration. Jo Jo White and Scot Pollard join in the victory scene, reflecting KU lineage and Roy Williams era influence on a dramatic, blowout win over the Lakers.
From the June 19 1908 Lawrence Daily World report floodwaters from the Missouri River threaten St Louis with levee breaches and widespread danger. The remains of C S Roberts of Lecompton were found in driftwood along the Delaware River. he ran a local telephone company and reportedly fell while repairing wiring in the flood. Short funeral services were held in Perry.
Trudy Rubin analyzes how Iraqi confidence grows as Baghdad pushes for sovereignty in a potential status of forces agreement with the United States. Maliki seeks a pact that limits US authority, places contractors under Iraqi law, and ensures a finite, controlled presence, with Basra’s outcome shaping timelines for withdrawal.
Cal Thomas argues that extending civilian court rights to foreign detainees endangers national security. He attacks the Supreme Court and State Department for allowing detainees to appeal detention, urging closure of the Islamic Saudi Academy in Alexandria and condemning secular protections as aiding terrorists. He cites cases, consigns blame to Justice Kennedy, and warns of future attacks in public spaces if rights persist.
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