Jayhawkers shines light on Wilt Chamberlain era at KU
The editorial reviews Kevin Wilmott’s Jayhawkers, portraying Lawrence and KU during Wilt Chamberlain’s three years, and explores the push for racial integration led by Chancellor Murphy and coach Phog Allen. It highlights local talent and the film’s aim to teach through experience, calling it a valuable addition to basketball history in Lawrence.
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Kevin Wilmott
Jayhawkers
Lawrence
Wilt Chamberlain
Kansas University
Wilmott
Chamberlain
Forrest “Phog” Allen
Franklin Murphy
Jayhawk
Justin Wesley
Wilt
Allen
Murphy
Leese
Old Home Town in 1914
Lawrence Daily Journal-World reports 1914 University of Kansas students largely self-supporting, working to cover expenses. Students perform odd jobs such as furnace keeper, front lawn raker, and guard for burglars. Meals in Lawrence often served by student waiters.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Ukraine ends Cold War era and tests nationalism
George Will argues Ukraine's push for sovereignty and closer EU ties marks the final phase of the Cold War. He contrasts Marxist views on nationalism with Ukraine’s strong national identity, critiques Putin’s posture and Obama’s cautious diplomacy, and frames Europe’s evolving role amid Ukraine’s crisis.
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European Union
Europe
Brussels
Ukraine
Viktor Yanukovych
Vladimir Putin
Yanukovych
Putin
Russia
Soviet Union
George W. Bush
Ated
Obama
Libya
United States
Joe Biden
America
George Will
Washington Post Writers Group
Wasteful spending in Kansas politics targets women’s health
Caroljean Brune of Lawrence argues the Kansas Legislature wastes over a million dollars defending unconstitutional anti-women’s health laws while budget crises loom. She urges ending taxpayer funding for abortion politics and focusing on education, infrastructure, and health care.
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Kansas
Brownback
Caroljean Brune
Lawrence
Public Forum on protecting children and teacher rights
Tamara Fairbanks-Ishmael argues that a Kansas policy allowing teachers to hit students promotes violence and undermines education. She condemns the policy as abusive, urges repeal, and stresses training over corporal punishment to manage difficult students.
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Finney
Kansas
Tamara Fairbanks-Ishmael
Lawrence
Fingerprint demands insult to teachers in Kansas
A critic argues that teachers should not be forced to pay for and submit to fingerprinting as a safety measure for Kansas children. The letter targets state representative Gail Finney and frames the issue as a broader human rights concern, not a local governance matter.
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Kansas
Gail Finney
Ms. Finney
Journal World Letters Policy Summary
The Journal World invites public Forum letters under 250 words, not libelous or name calling, with rights to edit while preserving viewpoints. Submissions must include writer name address and phone, and may be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters at ijworld com.
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Journal-World
Journal- World
Lawrence
Ijworld.com
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