Editorial Promotes Shopping Locally This Holiday Season
Editorial urges residents to shop in Lawrence during the holiday season to keep dollars in the community. It highlights local businesses boosting sales tax revenue salaries property taxes and event support, noting many shoppers travel from larger cities for unique items. It argues local shopping reduces stress and sustains year round benefits.
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Direct Your Home Gift to United Way of Douglas County
Local workers in Topeka and Kansas City can direct their gifts to Douglas County United Way. Donor choice forms in pledge cards specify Douglas County, boosting local agencies with funds from nonresidents. Last year contributions from outside areas totaled over $156,000 directed home.
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Bush Faces Six Major Tasks Amid War on Terror
Washington column notes Bush must run an unconventional war, unify a divided coalition, probe the worst American crime, defend an open society, combat a home health crisis, and weather economic strain. Public support appears high, yet domestic tensions and bioterror fears complicate policy as Ridge and Thompson confront broader threats. David Shribman comments.
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Governors races worth watching this election
Washington Post columnist David Broder analyzes eight years of GOP gains and current vulnerabilities as four key gubernatorial contests and upcoming races in states like New Jersey, New York, California, and Virginia shape the party’s prospects. He warns that broad ideological slants and weak candidate pools could hamper Republican hopes next year.
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Public Forum Celebrates State Playoff Bids by Two Lawrence Teams
In a letter from Bill Skepnek, the Lawrence community cheers the Lawrence High Green and Red squads for advancing to the state tournament for five consecutive years. He reflects on rivalries, lasting friendships, and the absence of a postgame team huddle, while praising supporters and coaches.
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