County officials may consider nonpartisan elections shift
Douglas County officials debate modernizing government by possibly electing all county posts in nonpartisan elections and replacing some elected offices with appointments. Proposals stress professionalism and service, while critics warn of party influence loss and power grabs. changes would require careful, gradual action with citizen input.
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Douglas County
Craig Weinaug
Lawrence
Register of Deeds
Charles Jones
Weinaug
Bob Johnson
Topeka
Jones
Pat Wells
Two Civilizations Clash Across Iraq And United States
The article contrasts Iraq as the cradle of ancient civilization between the Tigris and Euphrates with the United States as the cradle of modern democracy between two oceans. It notes both sides have blind spots as these two great powers move toward conflict.
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Tigris
Euphrates
Iraq
United States
West 19Th Street
Allen Fieldhouse
Jayhawks
Lawrence
University of Colorado
Two stubborn nations poised for war in Mesopotamia
David Shribman argues Iraq and the United States display deep blind spots as they edge toward conflict. He warns Iraq misreads global protests and urban warfare risks, while the U S misjudges coalition strength and long term costs, urging realism in a mounting crisis.
Public Forum notes on Iraq Germs and local comments
A reader letters column discusses a PBS Frontline documentary alleging U S supplied biological germs to Iraq in the 1980s, questions U S authenticity, and ties to Bush Powell and UN. The page includes multiple readers’ letters about parking rules, education, Iraq policy, and letters policy.
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PBS
Frontline
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
United States
Reagan
Bush
U.N. Security Council
Powell
France
Russia
Curtis D. Bennett
Lawrence
Pro war letter criticizes coverage and White House snaps
A letter writer complains pro war views lack coverage while claiming a thousand protesters form a small minority. The piece questions Journal-World's exposure to White House press releases and suggests hawkish stance requires little personal effort as George and his allies handle it.
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Bush
Journal-World
White House
George
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