Editorial: America's cities face an uncertain future
Editorial cites USA Today statistics showing 39 percent of bridges deficient and over half of busy roads in poor or fair condition. It warns major U S cities need billions for transit repair, leaking pipes waste water issues, and widespread fiscal strain threatens metropolitan centers if action is delayed.
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Mosaic Moses statue lands near KU campus on Smith Hall
In Lawrence the Moses statue by Eldon Tefft was installed in front of Smith Hall near KU, marking a long journey from inception. Building permits in April rose to 34 for single family homes, the highest since 1982, as the city battles highway plans and hosts a Kansas University honors event with notable recipients.
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May History Highlights From 1541 To 1973
Key events include Hernando de Soto’s 1541 Mississippi River discovery, the 1846 Palo Alto battle opening the Mexican War, Truman announcing Europe’s WWII end in 1945, the 1962 opening of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, the 1970 Wall Street antiwar clash, and the 1973 Wounded Knee surrender after a 10 week siege.
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Gorbachev on tour rewrites Cold War history
The piece argues Mikhail Gorbachev uses his U S tour to portray Americans as fools while blaming the West for cold war dangers. It cites his claims about Stalin and early nuclear policy, notes Afghan losses after the 1979 invasion, and contends his criticism serves his own aims and preserves Soviet legacy.
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Banks urged to curb arms by tying aid to cuts
Poor countries spend about 175 billion annually on arms, more than their total development aid. Germany and Japan link aid to defense cuts, while the IMF and World Bank push borrowers to curb military spending. the U.S. is wary but not the obstacle. Banks must press harder to support poor nations’ development.
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Japan
Tokyo
Bonn
India
China
Pakistan
Pyongyang
United States
America
Egypt
Soviet Union
Britain
France
Brazil
Czechoslovakia
Bush
C. Fred Bergsten
U.S
IMF
Lewis T. Preaton
Michel Camdessus
Blue ribbon panel would only observe the obvious
The text argues that a blue ribbon panel on Los Angeles riots would merely confirm obvious facts and be ignored by politicians. It predicts conclusions about loot by poor people, speed of youths after window smashing, and the relative losses of the unemployed.
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Public discourse on riots and responsibility in media
Art Buchwald reflects on rioting, policing, and politics with sharp satire. He notes most cops and people are decent but media coverage inflames, and warns riots benefit glass and gun trades. He mocks politicians' photo opportunities and compares U S responses to international housing, urging practical rebuilding costs.
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