KU Tops Teachers Win 5,000 Kemper Awards Highlight
Editorial notes KU faculty receiving seven year top teacher awards with 5,000 bonuses funded by the Kemper Foundation and KU Endowment. Twenty teachers honored as students, faculty, and alumni select winners from nominees, with a $1 million program over 10 years amid state funding concerns.
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Old Home Town Peach Tale From Kansas
In Aug 1902 the Lawrence Journal mocked a Topeka Herald line about Kansas lacking peaches. A southern Kansas writer describes bright yellow peaches with pink cheeks and fuzz, tasting superb despite hopes of a poor season. The piece ends noting Kansas does have peaches, revealing regional misalignment.
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Watkins Community Museum
Journal-World Establishes Dolph Simons Sr Role Timeline
Dolph Simons Sr born 1904 died 1989. Served as publisher 1944 to 1962 and editor 1950 to 1979 at the Journal-World, shaping the newspaper's leadership across mid-20th century.
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Remembering Sept 11 Why memories shape our resolve
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues memorials must balance pain, healing, and future challenges. He compares grief to a arete that forges resolve, citing Lincoln at Gettysburg and the need for ongoing dedication to duties beyond words. Echoing personal loss, he urges steadfast action over passive mourning.
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Water advice questioned by Dartmouth professor
Professor Heinz Valtin of Dartmouth medical school reexamines the claim that eight glasses of water daily improve health. He finds evidence thin and notes most water comes from food. drinking should be guided by thirst with exceptions for certain conditions. The column ends by questioning bottled water marketing.
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Not Hitler compared to Saddam Hussein in public forum
Readers critique the war debate and the Saddam Hitler analogy. Mary Davidson urges caution, while David Schauner and others oppose a Wal Mart Super Store near Free State High School citing traffic, safety, and neighborhood impact.
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Journal-World Letters Policy Guides Public Forum
The Journal World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words and public interest. Submissions may be edited for clarity while viewpoints remain intact. shorter letters gain readership. Include name address and telephone number. email submissions to letters Iworld.com.
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