Editorial warns buyers about microbusiness boom and fraud risk
USA Today notes a surge in mom and pop and microbusinesses fueled by personal computers. While growth could boost jobs and the economy, caution is urged as fraud and mismanagement loom and immigrants increasingly start such firms. The piece cites data on 1997-2000 growth and Walton’s Wal Mart as a counterpoint.
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Ife
Sam and
Helen Walton
Wal- Mart
Wal-Mart
USA Today
Dolph Simons Sr. remembered for long Journal-World leadership
Obituary note honors Dolph Simons Sr. (1904 1989) for guiding The Journal-World as publisher from 1944 to 1962 and editor from 1950 to 1979. The Lawrence Kansas paper paid postage and was a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and The Associated Press.
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Dolph Simons Sr
Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
8 Mile Examines Race and Class in Eminem Film
Leonard Pitts Jr. analyzes the Eminem film 8 Mile, exploring how a white rapper navigates black culture, racism, and economic hardship. He argues the story exposes shared grievances across races and questions whether Elvis and the king of rock n roll should define music's boundaries.
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Jimmy
Elvis
Billboard Magazine
Fats Domino
Little Richard
Chuck Berry
Rabbit
Hope
Martin Luther King
Jackie Robinson
Oklahoma Statehood Victory Echoes From 1902
From the Lawrence Daily World dated November 16 1902 delegates attorney Dennis Flynn was notified that his fight for statehood for Oklahoma has won and that the senate committee on territories will report favorable action for immediate admission. Flynn has acquaintances here who are very happy for him and Oklahoma.
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Lawrence Daily World
Dennis Flynn
Oklahoma
Senate Committee On Territories
Public Forum letters praise SJHS staff and urge open dialogue
A Lawrence Public Forum letter from South Junior High School principal Russell L Blackbird defends SJHS staff, praises student inclusivity, and invites community inquiry. Other letters by Sarah Ashley Posch and Diane Price critique fireworks etiquette and school consolidation plans, urging broader consideration of alternative education options and district budgeting.
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South Junior High School
SJHS
South
Lawrence
Russell L. Blackbird
Campus
Sarah Ashley Posch
J-W
Randy Weseman
Lawrence High School
East Heights
Centennial
Cordley
Central
East Side
Diane Price
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Rob Curley
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Joe Lewis
Dolph Simons III
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
H.R
Tom Hornbaker
Dallas Dolan
Ed Ciambrone
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Kaw
Douglas County
Kansas
U.S
P.O
Sation
Eminem
Jimmy “Rabbit” Smith
Leonard Pitts Jr
The
Miami Herald
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Herald.com
Mvaptéllge
Alee
Lawrence United Fund
Austin Stedham
Cutter
USD 497
Pat Kehde
Ljworld.com
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