Attitude editorial praises KU sports success and momentum
The editorial lauds KU football and both basketball programs for lifting local mood and pride. It notes a 34-3 combined record entering the new year, highlights Mangino and the team’s Orange Bowl bid, and argues that national exposure benefits Lawrence and Kansas while boosting community spirit.
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Letters Policy for Public Forum at Journal World
The Journal World invites letters under 250 words that address public interest and avoid libelous language or name calling. The paper may edit letters without altering viewpoints and requires the writer to provide name address and telephone number for publication.
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Iraq strategy tests U S commitment and troop levels
Jackson Diehl reports that Petraeus and Crocker see decisive US choices in the next six to 12 months as forces in Iraq decline from 180,000 to about 100,000 by end of 2008. Decision hinges on sustaining progress and political will in Washington amid disagreements over troop levels and campaign implications.
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Kansas Radio Tower Sabotage Prompts Reward in 1908
Old Home Town reports a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who toppled the KANU tower at Kansas University. Law enforcement cites a sabotage probe with few clues, amid January 2, 1908 Lawrence Daily World notes and local civic chatter. Col. MM Murdock, Wichita Eagle editor and postmaster, dies after two weeks illness.
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Take a Stand on Immigration Economics and Inequality
Jorge Soberén argues that U S policy focuses on border security and worker enforcement rather than root causes. He cites the wage gap, NAFTA effects, remittances, and global inequality, urging comprehensive U S and Mexican reforms to reduce migration over time.
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The Journal World invites in depth local columns under Take a Stand. Submissions address general public interest topics and may be sent to Box 888 Lawrence 66044 or by email to letters ljworld com. Include address and phone for confirmation and a photo if available.
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