Editorial questions options on removing Watson Park trees
The editorial urges city officials and Westar to explore all options before removing up to 20 trees near Watson Park. It suggests burying power lines if feasible, compares costs, and proposes using parks funds to share costs to improve reliability for downtown Lawrence. It emphasizes considering alternatives and tree growth time.
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Estar
Watson Park
Seventh
Kentucky
Westar
Lawrence
Lawrence City OKs Depot Grant Aimed at Repairs
Lawrence city commissioners chose a grant of just under 600000 to fund urgent depot repairs at the Santa Fe depot in east Lawrence. The plan requires a 175000 city match, with officials urging pursuit of additional grants or private funding. They prefer steady progress while avoiding a full 1.35 million project and large matching funds.
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Santa Fe
East Lawrence
Amtrak
Lawrence
Krauthammer on carbon rule power and EPA overreach
Charles Krauthammer argues against a global wealth transfer via environmentalism and criticizes EPA authority over carbon. He cites Copenhagen, the Obama cap and trade push, and Vaclav Klaus to warn that environmentalism parallels socialism and risks unchecked executive power. He urges Congress to reclaim CO2 oversight and curb EPA reach.
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Margaret Thatcher
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EPA
Internal Revenue Service
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Obama
U.S
Jim Webb
Senate
Administration
Webb
Congress
Big Brother
CIA
Charles Krauthammer
Washington Post Writers Group
Community reflections on Vespers and a KU legacy
Letters praise the KU Vespers at the Lied Center for peaceful holiday music and universal humanity. A second letter recalls a May 1972 university occupation, highlighting Chancellor Chalmers and his personal diploma signing, leaving a lasting legacy.
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Lied Center
Journal- World
Marilyn Tilghman
Lawrence
Blame aimed at Lew Perkins over KU football coach Mangino
In a letter to the editor, Richard M. Hassur contends that critics blaming athletic director Lew Perkins for Mark Mangino's departure misplace responsibility. Hassur argues Perkins acted on a formal team complaint about abuse, and notes Mangino’s conduct and a dramatic team decline after a strong start may explain the upheaval.
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Lawrence Journal-World
Kansas City Star
Lew Perkins
Mangino
KU Athletic Department
Richard M. Hassur
Lawrence
KU Holiday Vespers chorus denies political rally claim
In a letter Sarah Bodle defends KU Holiday Vespers, saying the Sunday concert featured diverse pieces including a Jewish and a Kwanzaa song and a Michael Jackson selection. She argues the event promoted peace, love and kindness, not politics, and pledges rally-free performances next year.
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Ann Colebank
Public Forum
Ms. Colebank
Michael Jackson
Martin Luther King Jr
Mother Teresa
School of Music
Sarah Bodle
Lawrence
Chalmers Legacy Amid Campus Turmoil at KU
Former Kansas University Chancellor E Laurence Chalmers Jr died two weeks ago. He faced campus bombing vandalism an arson fire and off campus shootings during 1969 to 1972. He balanced demands for action with student protests and helped prevent KU from mirroring Kent State in 1970.
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Kansas University
E. Laurence Chalmers Jr
Chalmers
Kansas Union
Highway Patrol
William Albott
Kent State University
Kansan
Journal- World
Old Home Town Christmas Vespers Raise Record Scholarship Funds
Kansas University Vespers performances generated nearly $3000 for the Vespers Scholarship Fund, an all time high per music chair Stan Shumway. Downtown Christmas flights were to proceed after wiring issues and handling mixups caused earlier delays. The week includes church bazaars with displays aiding church coffers and a Vinland youth’s street marriage proposal ending consternation after the mother intervened.
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Kansas University
Music Department
Stan Shumway
Lawrence Daily World
Lawrence
Letters Policy Notice From The Journal World
The Journal World invites public interest letters under 250 words and reserves the right to edit. Submissions must include name address and telephone. Mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters jworld com.
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Lawrence
Journal-World
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