Buffett urges plain talk on economy and limits to excess
Editorial recalls Warren Buffett as a clear explainer of the recession and warns that rules alone cannot curb human nature toward excess. It stresses the need for honest, unselfish leadership to curb greed, avoid new crises, and guide policy beyond strict rule books.
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Letters Policy for Journal-World Readers
The Journal-World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words of public interest. Submissions may be edited for clarity without changing viewpoints and require name address and phone. Mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters ijworld.com.
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Iran revolution seeks Yeltsin style leader
Washington notes Iran faces a revolution in search of its Yeltsin a figure who can unite demonstrators and blunt the regime with a bold public act. Without such a leader opposition candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi has not appeared in public since June 18 and Tehran awaits direction.
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Iran’s revolution hangs on Mousavi turn and rise
Charles Krauthammer argues the Iranian upheaval hinges on Mousavi’s leadership as the regime employs ruthless suppression using advanced surveillance and street violence while revolutions shift leaders. Mousavi must seize a decisive moment or Iran may follow China 1989 rather than Russia 1991.
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Women drive Iranian election drama with Neda and Rahnavard
Trudy Rubin notes the rising role of Iranian women in politics behind the Neda Agha-Sultan death and Zahra Rahnavard's campaign activism. The piece highlights women’s voting impact for Mousavi, Rahnavard’s push for reform, and the regime’s response through restrictions and rhetoric.
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Lawrence task force maps economy boost plan
A Lawrence Economic Task Force report lists recommendations to stimulate growth including a new city airport terminal, extending West 15th Street to a corporate research park, and a small industry incubator complex. Commissioner Mike Amyx chairs the task force as progress on these projects continues.
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