Editorials call for tougher road to curb drunken driving
An editorial argues persistent DUI offenses demand policy change. It cites Kansas ranking 10th in alcohol related deaths per mile in 2002, up from 29th in 1998, and notes recent Douglas County DUI sentencing trends. It questions longer prison terms, enforcement, treatment, and funding for supervision, urging study of successful state models to apply in Kansas.
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Journal-World
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Douglas County
Mothers Against
Sixth Street Update in Lawrence Marks 323rd Day of Construction
The article notes that sections of Sixth Street in Lawrence have been under construction for a 323rd consecutive day. It highlights ongoing work and the persistent disruption to local traffic and daily life. Local officials have provided limited commentary on anticipated completion timelines.
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Lawrence
Transfer of power leaves Iraq in disarray
After the end of the U S occupation the article questions why the past 15 months have produced such chaos. It cites failures by U S and Iraqi intelligence to trace death by own action bombs and warns violence may worsen as insurgents try to influence U S elections while Iraqi anger grows at the occupation’s strain.
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U.S
Bush era Iraq policy blamed for protracted conflict
Trudy Rubin argues postwar Iraq was mishandled by the Bush team with 130000 U.S. troops and thousands of contractors staying indefinitely. Only 3.7 billion spent of 18 billion for reconstruction, corruption rife, and prewar warnings ignored. Wolfowitz and Rumsfeld blamed for misjudgments. Petraeus later urged Iraqi security force rebuilding as Allawi aims to mobilize resistance to violence.
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Iraq
State Department
CIA
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Japan
Germany
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Wolfowitz
Baghdad
Public Forum Letters on Education and Democracy
Readers defend public schools against Ayatollah Thomas scare tactics and urge faith in democracy while urging private schooling as an alternative. A second letter criticizes Electoral College quirks, condemns Bush era policies, and urges support for local and swing-state candidates to protect democracy and public interest.
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Cal Thomas
America
Christy Kennedy
Lawrence
July Fourth holiday crowds seen small midweek
A 1979 survey forecasts adequate fuel for the opening day of the pre holiday weekend but possible shortages by July 3 and 4. Officials at area lakes report only moderate crowds as the midweek holiday reduces turnout and shortages may limit site availability. Kansas University budget and local plans also noted.
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