Retail task force faces Lawrence shopping drain
Lawrence's retail market struggles as leakage to Kansas City and Topeka persists, despite a new task force. The editorial argues the city must attract residents and visitors through a better downtown experience, jobs, and easier space remodeling to sustain retailers. It stresses future customers drive success, not incentives alone.
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Afghan leadership rift hinders U S strategy in Kabul
Trudy Rubin notes Washington faces a split between Ambassador Eikenberry and General McChrystal over how to wage the war in Afghanistan. Disagreements on surge, civilian efforts, and Karzai’s role risk undermining a cohesive plan as Holbrooke complicates lines of authority.
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Muskie speaks on nonviolence at Allen Field House
U S Senator Edmund Muskie addressed about 9000 at Allen Field House, urging nonviolence to solve problems highlighted by nationwide protests. He deftly handled hecklers with no incident as the event drew attention to peaceful civic action.
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Public Forum letters urge postal carriers and call for balanced coverage
A collection of readers praise postal carriers for their food pantry collections, criticize media for underreporting a senior night, question federal immigration emphasis versus citizen safety, and urge swift action on clean energy. The piece includes a policy note from The Journal-World on submitting letters to Public Forum.
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Lawrence
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