KU to add two story housing for Naismith rules document
Kansas University plans a two story annex to Allen Fieldhouse to display the historic Naismith rules for basketball. Financing is private with David Booth funding the project to house the document, while KU cites additional uses such as dining and retail space.
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Lawrence
Notable blooms brighten Lawrence downtown planters
Lawrence gardeners faced a hot dry summer yet downtown flower planters thrived. Volunteers helped plant flowers across the city while Lawrence Parks and Recreation and staff watered and tended beds. The blooms boost downtown ambiance and attract positive comments from residents and visitors alike.
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Romney's unclear foreign policy stance sparks scrutiny
David Ignatius notes Romney offers only hints on major international issues beyond Israel, with debates over whether he leans neocon or realist. The piece surveys advisers, potential secretaries of state, and how Romney might align with or contradict GOP foreign policy traditions.
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University of Kansas enrollment expected to break records
Registrar George O. Foster forecasts record enrollment for 1912 13 at the University of Kansas with many out of town inquiries and last year’s 2400 students set to be surpassed. The report notes rising interest as fall attendance approaches.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
George O. Foster
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Public Forum warns of Oread street danger and drunk parties
Christy Kennedy of Lawrence writes that the 1600 block of Tennessee shows ongoing peripheral danger as crowds spill into streets with speeders and drinks. She cites limited patrols, budget cuts, and predictable yearly parties that put children and residents at risk, calling for action.
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What ever happened to old-fashioned patriotism
A reader reflects on historic debt financing from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, contrasting government funding and private burden with today’s costs. He argues for universal health care funded by all and employer relief from health coverage duties, citing global models and potential benefits for employers.
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