Editorial on dangerous pedestrian crossings in Kansas City area
The piece warns that crossing busy highways such as West Sixth and West 23rd in Kansas City is hazardous. It notes drivers often distracted and speeds high, and that walkers face real danger when no medians or controlled intersections exist. Pedestrians have rights but must stay vigilant.
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Biden and Lugar Shape Bipartisan Foreign Policy Work
Washington Post columnist David Broder notes Senate Foreign Relations chair Joseph Biden and ranking Republican Richard Lugar have built a rare crossparty collaboration. They advocate a new national security act, rebalancing diplomacy and energy priorities, and could guide a future president toward broad, durable bipartisan support.
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Unemployment steadies as 5 percent cites Lawrence 1983
Lawrence and Douglas County unemployment edged to 5 percent after earlier higher projections, yet local figures remained better than many areas. Kansas University drew over 1 million in federal aid. city finances mulled school millage hikes and a proposed public service plan. Mayor Longhurst questioned a gas bill relief scheme, while a sale of a local airport renovation study was ordered.
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Community support fuels Douglas County Relay For Life success
Co-chairs Debbie Bott and Tina Yates thank Douglas County residents for 77 teams raising over 183000 for American Cancer Society programs. They praise survivors, volunteers, and corporate sponsors and urge continued involvement for next year. Charley Crabtree Lawrence critiques energy policy and urges wind solar and nuclear solutions.
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FEMA wastes relief goods blamed on red tape and miscommunication
A CNN probe reports FEMA donated 85 million in Hurricane Katrina relief items stored for years and handed 120 truckloads to other agencies as surplus. Louisiana official unaware of continued need, storage costs cited, while committees probe how aid failed to reach victims. Both parties blamed in the debate.
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Steve Craven
Lawrence
Long term view on Sebelius protections spurs vow to change
In response to Tom Bates' June 13 letter the writer says Gov. Sebelius protects everyone's future for many years and stresses the need to change how we live. The brief column frames a long term view and prompts civic reflection.
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