Leach family plea for release of Randy Leach case records
The editorial recalls Randy Leach who vanished in 1988 near Linwood after taking his parents car to a graduation party. His family pleads for disclosure of investigation records, arguing withholding harms them while officials cite state law and ongoing, though disputed, inquiry.
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Randy
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Leavenworth County
Todd Thompson
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Laura Graham
U.S. Underestimated Islamic State Challenge in Sunni Tribes
Washington analysis shows Islamic State has spent years eroding Sunni tribal leadership, undermining plans for Awakening style guards. The piece cites 1,345 Awakening deaths since 2009, targeted killings in Jurf al Sakhar, prison breaks, and a need for sustained, difficult efforts to rebuild Sunni support while fighting a well entrenched foe.
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Obama
Anbar
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Iraq
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James Clapper
CBS
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Craig Whiteside
Naval War College
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Baghdad
Abu Ghraib
Abu Wahid
Sheik Zaydan al-Jibouri
Amman
David Ignatius
Washington Post Writers Group
Beginning of a new era at Francis Sporting Goods
Robert Hammer reflects on Lawhorns History of Francis Sporting Goods in Lawrence. He recalls working there 48 years ago under Gib Francis and later under George and Jon Francis. Hammer celebrates 67 years of family service, notes a strategic shift to wholesale, and urges the business to continue its legacy.
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Lawrence
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George
Massachusetts Street
Thousand Oaks
Calif
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Jon
Warren Buffet
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Chamber of Commerce
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Robert Hammer
Ricker home for Girls to be run by Unitarian church
Lawrence 1914 report notes Mrs Lenora Hollingsberry left her estate to a fund creating The Ricker Home for Girls in Lawrence. A farm will support the house, housed by the Unitarian church as trustee for working girls with no home. Also mentions billiard halls closing Jan 1 by city ordinance and Belgian Relief Fund Ball tickets selling fast. American Committee for Relief in Belgium labels the first Lawrence flour car for relief to sufferers from Kansas.
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Simmons Hospital
Lawrence
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Eagles Hall
Lawrence Business College
American Committee For Relief
Belgium
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New York
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