Staffing levels in Kansas crime fight highlighted
Editorial urges Kansas officials to boost law enforcement staffing as violent crime rises. KBI data show murders up 46 percent from 2014 to 2016 and overall violent crime up 15 percent while KBI agents declined 11 percent over a decade. per capita officers fell 14.5 percent, despite local gains in Douglas County.
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Katie Whisman
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Sheriff
Pelican Shot by Prof Snow for University Museum
In late 1867, Prof Snow of the State University shot a pelican near the Wakarusa. The enormous bird measured eight feet wingspan, five feet body height, and a thirteen inch bill and is to be preserved for the university museum. Separately, Kansas City merchant Mr. McHenry suffered severe injuries from a sulky horse kick in Johnson county.
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Snow
State University
Wakarusa
The
University
Trump’s Iran strategy struggles with straddle across deals
Washington column argues the Trump administration weighs decertifying the Iran nuclear agreement to gain leverage while insisting on keeping the deal intact. It notes Mattis supports staying in the pact, while hard-liners push leverage moves, and warns of broader regional risks from Iran’s proxies.
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Tom Cotton
R-Ark
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America
Israel
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Angus King
I-Maine
Mattis
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Seyed Hossein Mousavian
Congress
Mousavian
Tehran
Middle East
Beirut
Damascus
Baghdad
Saana
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Iran Hawks
David Ignatius
Washington Post Writers Group
Historic firsts and arrivals in early 20th century America
On Oct 6 1927 The Jazz Singer opened ushering talking pictures with Al Jolson. Ger mantown in Philadelphia traces roots to 11683 German families arriving there. In 1979 Pope John Paul II visited the White House during a U.S. tour. In 1981 Anwar Sadat was assassinated during a military parade review.
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Germany
Philadelphia
Germantown
America
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U.S
White House
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Anwar Sadat
Not in workplace comments on kneeling in national anthem
A letter argues the workplace is not the arena for kneeling during the national anthem and for political commentary by NFL players and commentators. It contends actions offend customers, affect TV ratings, and suggests solving grievances through professional, local engagement rather than in games.
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NEL
ESPN
Public Forum Critics Dwindling Support Amid Grievances
A public forum voices grievances that alienate supporters as speakers like David Reynolds and Ken Meyer frame the fate of the country and its founding principles. The exchange highlights rising sentiment skeptically questioning leadership and national direction.
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God
Ken Meyer
Lawrence
No Compassion in Modern Politics Amid National Tragedies
A political reflection laments public indifference after a wave of massacres. It contrasts a tele veision executive's harsh remarks about Las Vegas victims with memories of past injustices. The author questions America’s moral compass and compassion toward those outside one’s group.
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Lawrence
Las Vegas
Gen. Sherman
West
America
Responsible Living Remains Key For All Citizens
Mary Ann Kieffer urges safe behavior across daily life Advices cover sober driving responsible gun use and secure storage while promoting restraint with pets property respect and proper fund use at work The note ends with a call to vote for the right candidate.
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Mary Ann Kieffer
Lawrence
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