Amtrak Chief Route Delayed by Worn Kansas Tracks
Editorial notes the Southwest Chief speed limit drop between Hutchinson and La Junta due to aging tracks, delaying travel by about 45 minutes. It fears no upgrade plans, contrasts with rising ridership and future electric Northeast trains, and urges government funding for modern rail infrastructure.
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Letters Policy Clarifies Submission Rules for Public Forum
The Journal-World outlines letter guidelines for the public forum. Submissions should be under 250 words, avoid libel and name calling, and may be edited without altering viewpoints. Writers must include name address and phone number and may mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters ljworld com.
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Mexico Should Not Use Troops to End Drug Violence
Andres Oppenheimer argues against deploying U.S. troops to Mexico amid rising cartel violence. He notes objections from Mexican officials and cautions that military involvement would inflame protests and chaos. He urges stepped up border security, expanded Merida Initiative, more helicopters, intelligence, and police reform instead.
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Not a Recovery Says Krugman as Obama Faces Reality
Krugman rejects the White House view of a recovery and says policy makers must act to change the fact. The piece cites Bernanke warnings, high unemployment, and calls for fiscal restraint, Social Security and Medicare reform, and reduced military spending, arguing Republicans must push back against Democratic rhetoric.
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Old Hometown Years Ago in 1985 Opener at Hawaii
A Lawrence Daily World segment recalls the 1985 Kansas University football season opener a 33-27 victory at Aloha Stadium over Hawaii led by senior QB Mike Norseth who completed 21 of 29 passes for 318 yards. It also notes Lawrence teachers preparing for school and local phone number expansion due to exhausted exchanges. The piece cites ROTC dips amid Vietnam era sentiment and includes a 1910 Lawrence snapshot describing Teddy Roosevelt’s visit and a fountain dedication plan.
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