Marilyn Stokstad endows directorship at KU Spencer Art Museum
Kansas University art legacy grows as historian Marilyn Stokstad creates the Marilyn Stokstad Director fund at the Spencer Museum of Art. The endowed post will support research travel internships and cross discipline engagement, sustaining the museum’s excellence in perpetuity.
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Season of giving listed in Tuesday’s Journal World
Reminder that it is not too late to volunteer or donate to efforts improving holidays for local residents in need. Hundreds of families remain to be aided through Ballard Community Services Penn House ECKAN and the Salvation Army. Douglas County Toys for Tots seeks toy donations and volunteers for its Christmas Toy Show.
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Conservatives See Obama as Transitional Figure
David M. Shribman argues Obama may be a transitional figure whose second term will test his power to persuade rather than command. He notes a weaker mandate, pressures to curb entitlements, and a Congress wary of debt reduction, with climate and economic crises looming as the nation wades through contested policy choices.
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Old Home Town Luncheon Fosters Business Ties
The Lawrence Daily Journal-World from December 5 1912 reports strong interest in the YMCA noonday lunch. Attendees say the event exceeds expectations and fills a need to gather business men more often. Luncheons are common in many cities and help solve problems through sociable meals.
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Governor Brownback Spending Scrutiny and Criticism
The editor highlights alleged misuse of tax money by Governor Brownback, citing an investigative Kansas Statehouse report. It claims nearly $8,000 on trips to Germany and Russia, first class flights to Kansas City Manhattan and Wichita, and trips to the Final Four and Sweet 16, plus mansion parties for Republican cronies. Overall claim of $250,000 spent with no explanation, urging readers to view the story.
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Public Forum letters urge audit and reform of federal programs
Senior citizen Craig Tucker argues Washington must cut spending and raise revenue as Social Security Medicare and Medicaid costs balloon. Ken Meyer calls for constructive change and audit of departments while Deb Hercha questions fund management. The Journal-World outlines letters policy for public input and submission details.
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