Wrong priorities hobble Kansas higher education system
A Kansas newspaper column contends the Kansas Board of Regents and lawmakers undervalue higher education. It cites lower faculty salaries, brain drain to other states, and repeated rejections of modest funding proposals like Graves’s 2.5 million salary pool, warning long term costs to talent and state development.
Clinton Still Seen Global Leader Despite Weak Policy Vision
World leaders say Clinton retains credibility and authority despite domestic distractions and moral controversy. Analysts note U S leadership underpins NATO, economics, and conflict resolution, while calling for a clearer global strategy and defined use of force.
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Richard Lugar
NAACP depicted as slave to Democratic Party rhetoric
Cal Thomas argues at the NAACP’s 90th anniversary that the organization is subservient to the Democrats, attacking its leadership and framing the group's mission as fighting white supremacy rather than uplifting black economic and social progress. He contrasts modern NAACP with Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois, urging a bottom up approach and moral virtue over political power.
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NAACP
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Julian Bond
Bond
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Cheryl Mills
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Bill Lan Lee
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W.E.B. du Bois
Booker T. Washington
Marvin Olasky
America
du Bois
Cal Thomas
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Public Forum Question on Women’s Progress Across Centuries
A reader asks how much progress women have made through the ages from ancient times to modern days. The letter cites Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, Monica Lewinsky, and current political attitudes while noting the author’s kitchen and computer work. It outlines Journal-World letters policy and submission details.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hester Prynne
Monica Lewinsky
Virginia P. Conard
Lecompton
Journal-World
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State committee backs regents pay hikes for KU staff
A state legislative committee endorsed Kansas regents pleas for substantial salary increases for Kansas University faculty and staff, hoping for strong support from the Senate and House. Also recounted is a 1959 note on the former Church of the Brethren site at 14th and New Hampshire vacated by fire marshal order and used as a study hall.
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Kansas University
Senate
House
Church of the Brethren
14Th and
New Hampshire
Liberty Memorial
Central Junior High
14Th Street
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