Kuwait's Return Raises Democracy Doubts After Gulf War
Editorial voices concern that Kuwait's postwar government and its martial law courts mirror Saddam era oppression. Six defendants were harshly punished with no witnesses or public evidence, including a 15 year term for wearing a Saddam Hussein T shirt. Twenty three journalists face trial for mocking Kuwait’s royal family, amid on the spot defense counsel and limited procedural fairness. The piece accuses Kuwaiti leaders of undermining freedoms, urges sustaining American democratic ideals in the region.
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Kuwait
United States
Mideast
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
White House
Marlin Fitzwater
America
U.S
Remember the veterans public forum letter from Tom Berger
Vietnam veteran Tom Berger urges memory and support for Gulf War and Vietnam veterans alike as Memorial Day nears. He recalls KU Vietnam Memorial with 55 names and warns against abandoning veterans, noting injuries, disabilities, and lasting effects from service and asking readers to remember all who served from Gettysburg to Iraq.
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Gulf
Vietnam
KU Vietnam
Viet
Gettysburg
Argonne
North Africa
Pacific
Korea
Southeast Asia
Sands
Iroq
Tom Berger
Mass
Kerfoot Twins Headed to Diverse Paths After KU Graduation
Lawrence natives Bill and Charles Kerfoot, KU graduates and twins, planned separate futures after commencement in 1966. Bill aimed for Harvard biology studies while Charles sought work in geology zoology in Michigan, both pursuing teaching careers.
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Bill
Charles Kerfoot
Kansas University
Lawrence
Harvard
Charles
Michigan
Clarke Wescoe
Lawrence Flats Peal Tie Paid As Audit Bureau AP Member
A brief notice records that second flats peal tie was paid at Lawrence Kansas. The entry notes membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulation and affiliation with the Associated Press. The terse item marks standard dues or payments for industry group inclusion.
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Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau
Associated Press
Endangered turtles and Tibet in a world of cages
A reflective essay contrasts endangered hawksbill turtles with Tibetans, criticizing hunters and Beijing for cruel practices and denial. It notes US actions against hawksbill trade, Tibetans living in exile, and a new Beijing monument while urging recognition of endangered cultures alongside species.
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New York
United States
Pacific
Indian
Republic of the
Empire of
Japan
Republic
India
Colorado
Washington
Beijing
Tibet
Bush
Dalai Lama
Lhasa
Washer-pitching tournament fuels Corpus Christi politics
In Corpus Christi at the Texan Grocery a diverse crowd gathers for a washer-pitching event linked to local Democrats. The day features Mrs Potato Salad Vera Veselka, beer, grape jelly, and jokes as Fred Garcia, 62, leads the tournament. Top finishers are Roy Gutierrez, Frank Soliz, and Johnny Rodriguez.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
South
Vera Veselka
Texan
Fred Garcia
Veterans Administration
Potato Salad
White House
Babe Pearce
P.S
Roy Gutierrez
Frank Sol
Iranians may stir conflict on holy trip
Western intelligence predicts Iranian instigated unrest during the Mecca and Medina pilgrimage next month. It cites the appointment of an extremist leader, prior covert acts, and prior hajj disturbances, with Saudis tightening security and accepting 110000 Iranian pilgrims June 14 to 24.
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Lawrence Journal
Park Fountain Fund
Massachusetts Street
Winthrop
Henry
Warren
Washington
U.S
Mecca
Medina
Saudi Arabia
Arabian Peninsula
Gulf States
Iran
Rafsanjani
Qom
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