Editorial: Big 12 pride in flux as teams weigh moves
The piece warns that Texas A&M and others may bolt the Big 12, risking the league's regional identity and KU's future. It argues for preserving midwest ties, notes Nebraskan and Coloradan moves to the Big Ten and Pac-12 variants, and cautions KU leaders to plan beyond assurances of stability.
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Sheahon Zenger
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Voters yearn for compromise in partisan era
Dick Polman argues Americans want bipartisan compromise amid a bitter debt stalemate. He critiques the Democratic Republican duopoly, notes low congressional approval, and questions whether a third party could offer a viable center. He highlights Tea Party influence, S and P downgrades, and the Americans Elect effort, urging meaningful reform.
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Doug Schoen
Pennsylvania
Colin Powell
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Winston Churchill
Dick Polman
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Old Home Town Picnic Draws Douglas County Farmers
The 1911 Lawrence Merchants Association picnic at Woodland Park attracts large Douglas County farmer crowds. The event, cooler weather, and a noon store closing mark a historic, bustling day with Lawrence downtown shops suspended in homage to the celebration.
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Public Forum on Welfare and Winds of Change in Kansas
A Kansas reader argues the ills of privatization and wealth privilege while praising social justice efforts that advance general welfare. He cites historic Kansas progress and urges citizen awareness for a compassionate society that creates better jobs. Dan Dimmitt notes a curbside encounter highlighting shared humanity amid discussions of street aid boxes.
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Jim Hasselle
Lawrence
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Kay Valley OWL expresses thanks for keeping SRS office open
Eva Edmands president of the Kay Valley Chapter of the Older Women's League thanks local authorities and the community for stepping up to keep the SRS office open, praising the group effort and cooperation.
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Eva Edmands
Older Women’s League
Letters Policy for Public Forum Submissions
The Journal-World invites letters under 250 words that address public interest and avoid libelous language. The paper may edit letters without altering viewpoints and grants itself a nonexclusive license to publish the work. Letters must include name, address, and phone number and can be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters at ijworld.com.
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