Kansas Main Street program ends as state cuts funding
Editorial notes the Kansas Main Street program which trained and advised 25 downtowns is halted by the Kansas Department of Commerce. The 2012 state conference in Emporia was canceled with 18 layoffs cited. Officials said alternatives may replace Incentives Without Walls loans, but details were unavailable. Local leaders lament loss of downtown revitalization support.
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Obama running mate of fate and racing minds
George Will argues Obama’s political endurance mirrors a cautious baseball approach. Romney faces a clocked race, while October politics favor risk avoidance and measured moves, amid mixed economic signals, DOE loans, and civil rights reflections.
Old fashioned man talk undermines female power
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues that recent male political comments reveal a lingering dated worldview that polices how women should behave. He cites Todd Akin and others, condemns the idea that being “ladylike” defines femininity, and urges leaders to govern by modern standards and respect for strong women.
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Night lights and obeying flashing signals in town
Lauren Bracciano from Lawrence urges residents to follow flashing stoplights after 11 p.m. to prevent accidents. She notes red flashes require stopping and yellow flashes require caution, warning that many drivers ignore them and speed through.
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Woman Hails Parking Department Employee For Returning Wallet
After a family trip to the library, Rochelle Comfort recalls how Tanya from the Lawrence Parking Department found her wallet on the ground near a folded stroller and offered to return it to her home. Comfort expresses eternal gratitude for the above and beyond act.
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