Farm Subsidies in Douglas County Highlight Struggles Behind the Numbers
Editorial argues subsidies help sustain small and mid-sized farms under pressure from land costs loans and market forces. It notes large recipients like the Kansas University Endowment Association share proceeds with active operators and that high grants do not translate to windfall profits for farmers. Consumers also bear costs via processing and packaging.
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Letters on drunk driving and KU sports funding stir reader debate
A Lawrence reader laments city leaders missing a December drunk driving forum at KU and urges public transit fixes. Another letter questions KU's football funding, advocating priority for education over revenue sports, while a third defends Priscilla's on Naismith Drive against censors.
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Old hometown years ago in 1976
United Fund drive missed the $237 480 goal by about $5 000 but officials said surpluses and funding rearrangements would meet commitments. Community disappointment persisted at not surpassing the top target. A new bakery for Dillon stores in the Lawrence region was slated to open at 611 N H. Dec 11 1901 editorial urged locating the Douglas County Courthouse at Eighth and Vermont, endorsing the city country saving and convenience of a shared public building, though the courthouse was eventually placed at the southeast corner of 18th and Massachusetts.
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