Editorials call for replacing Rumsfeld after editorial critiques
Four military focused publications used a critique of Defense Secretary Rumsfeld to urge new leadership at the Pentagon. Columnist Clarence Page noted liberal media framing, while veterans argued insiders view dominates coverage. With Gates in place and shifting political winds after elections, the piece urged cooperation, compromise, and urgent policy action by both parties.
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Values voters and the 2006 election shift described
Ellen Goodman analyzes how the 2006 midterms fractured the values voter narrative. She notes abortion and gay rights were less decisive, scandals and Iraq War shaped outcomes, and conservative Democrats rose while Republicans faced losses. Obama is cited as an exception in values politics.
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Old Hometown Years Ago in 1966 Star Chapter Farmer
Jim Baldwin named the Star Chapter Farmer for outstanding achievement at the annual FRA Parent-Son variety show. Kansas Gov elect Bob Docking, former Lawrence resident, vows to address past highway funding shortfalls for local projects.
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Take a Stand on Wal-Mart Debate in Lawrence
Marsha Henry Goff, a rural Lawrence resident, urges opponents to avoid personal attacks in the Wal-Mart Sixth Street location dispute. She argues for weighing traffic and local economic impacts, noting property and sales tax contributions, and recalls past clashes with other chain stores while calling for civility and reasoned debate.
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Take a Stand submissions process for reader columns
The Journal World explains a Take a Stand submissions process through which selected columns on topics of public interest are published signed after editorial review. Submissions must include the author's address and phone number for verification and may include a photo if available.
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