Lawrence to Promote Basketball Heritage With $15000 Grant
The Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau received a 15000 grant from the Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism to film Lawrence basketball history and design a cradle of basketball logo. The plan highlights James Naismith, Phog Allen, Allen Fieldhouse, Booth Hall of Athletics, and upcoming display of Naismith’s original rules near the fieldhouse.
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Peace quest amid bitterness in Halhul interview
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius visits Halhul near Bethlehem to hear Palestinian farmer Hammadeh Kashkeesh reflect on decades of occupation and failed peace hopes. Kashkeesh criticizes leadership on both sides, questions a demilitarized state, and recalls a 1975 rescue of an Israeli child to illustrate shared humanity.
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Public universities not elitist in Kansas argues for access
Mike Hoeflich of KU Law defends Kansas public universities against elitist labeling. He asserts the board of regents institutions serve all residents, offer diverse educational experiences, and transform lives, noting faculty and students come from modest backgrounds and balance work with study amid budget pressures.
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Freezing weather haunts Lawrence residents in 1989
Old Home Town recalls a week of record cold in Lawrence with a trace of snow, single digit highs, and wind. Two teens treated for frostbite and minor accidents tied to the frigid conditions. A Kansas University basketball team letter urged fans to stop throwing debris at Allen Fieldhouse. Also notes 1914 street sign orders from Lawrence for the city.
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