Kansas Names New Ag Secretary McClaskey to Succeed Rodman
Gov. Brownback taps Jackie McClaskey, current deputy secretary, to replace Dale Rodman who steps down after three years. Rodman moved operations to Manhattan to align with KSU and backed loosened rules on out of state farm ownership. McClaskey, KSU alum and former student body leader, to lead amid corporate farming debates.
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Forgiveness at heart of Mandela legacy
Leonard Pitts Jr reflects on Nelson Mandela who died at 95 and forged a multiracial democracy through forgiveness. He contrasts imagined revenge with Mandela’s path of reconciliation, notes the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and emphasizes Mandela’s enduring global influence and moral leadership.
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Honest letter questions editor's truth and_bias
A reader challenges the editor Simons over truthfulness and perceived deceit in editorials. The letter argues responsible journalism must tell the truth and contrasts political bias with expectations that party leaders work to elect Democrats and support the Affordable Care Act.
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Public Forum Letter Questions Journalists Honesty
Dennis M. Dailey from Lawrence questions Editor Simons in a public forum letter about truthfulness in reporting. He criticizes ongoing adjudication of old issues and asks how highly honesty ranks for journalists.
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Dennis M. Dailey
Lawrence
Critics urge KU to end university football program
Letter writer Ray Finch joins Dolph C. Simons Jr. in calling for cutting football at Kansas University. He argues the sport harms academics and student welfare, cites brain injury concerns, medical costs, and six to seven figure salaries for administrators, and urges the chancellor to terminate the program.
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Ray Finch
Lawrence
KU leadership hires high priced experts after another losing season
The Journal-World reports Kansas University is adding top dollar consultants to overhaul the football program following a fourth straight defeat. The piece notes former players suing for brain injuries and questions the value of further big spending on a sport linked to player harm.
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Kansas University
Weishires
Journal-World
Letters Policy for Public Forum at Journal-World
The Journal-World invites public letters under 250 words for the Public Forum. Submissions must include name, address and phone number and can be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters ljworld com. The paper may edit letters without changing viewpoints and grants a nonexclusive license to publish and distribute the work.
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Public defender program planned for juvenile court cases
Final preparations were under way in 1988 for a public defender program to provide lawyers for juvenile court participants. Douglas County District Judge Jean Sheppard said funds were allocated and four of five attorneys had been chosen, with a January trial run planned.
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