Paper tiger concerns after elections weighing U S Iraq policy
A Journal-World editorial questions how future historians will view Democrats' victories in last Tuesday's off year election and aims at whether U S leadership in world affairs could weaken. It warns toward withdrawal plans, division of Iraq, and a possible trend toward a paper tiger stance abroad.
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New Senate leader faces daunting tasks
David Broder analyzes the new Democratic leadership after the 51 49 Senate margin and a House majority. He notes Pelosi’s potential to steer the House, McConnell’s veto power in the Senate, and Reid’s challenge to unite a fragile caucus. The piece weighs presidential ambitions, key personalities, and Iraq policy ahead.
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School split to the editor on town’s division
A letter from a resident describes a district box bounded by Peterson Road Kasold Drive Iowa Street and Interstate 70. Children in the box attend Central Junior High while those outside go to West Junior High. The writer questions the social impact and seeks cross-town mixing for 12 to 14 year olds.
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Public Forum on After-School Social Integration Request
A reader named Robert Messineo of Lawrence questions a plan involving social integration at an after school activity, arguing that friends should be allowed to stay together rather than separated for supervised visits or home return. He expresses frustration with the notion and urges tolerance.
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Letter to the Editor Weighs Pelosi Bush Incursion in Politics
Harold Piehler writes to praise Journal-World coverage of the November election and notes appreciation for columns by Pitts and Broder. He questions Pelosi and Bush aligning on a larger federal government and suggests Libertarian voting if government is too intrusive. He asks if editorial support signals openness to a Democrat for president in 2008.
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Titanic captain demands deck chairs be straight
Daniel Patrick Schamle notes a missing item on the Iraq page 7A of the Journal-World. The proposed headline humorously contrasts with the serious world news around Iraq and morgues. The spoof headline points to absurdity amid grim reporting.
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Old Penn House site to be rebuilt amid eight hour binge
The Penn House building was demolished and two advisory board members promised a new structure at 1025 Pa within an eight hour construction binge. Local workers and contractors such as Bob Moore and Bob Billings were to orchestrate the project with a planned Saturday fast break to aid the relief unit. Historical concerns arise as to the destruction of a historic site, while pragmatists cite excessive salvage costs.
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