Watson Park Renamed to Honor Lawrence City Manager
The editorial urges renaming Central Park to honor Buford Watson, longtime Lawrence City Manager who died last October. It highlights his two decades of leadership, the park’s downtown location, and his role in Riverfront Park and city hall projects, noting locals often call the area the train park. It suggests naming it Watson Park to memorialize his contributions.
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Watson Park
Supreme Court rules universities not exempt from civil rights laws
The Supreme Court unanimously held that universities as employers are subject to federal civil rights laws and must disclose personnel files to federal investigators. The NYT editorial notes the decision upholds EEOC access in discrimination cases, including files of several educators, while defending academic freedom in broader limits.
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Lawrence Officials See Legal Case Rise In Year
Douglas County Atty Ralph King and assistant Dan Young reported 456 legal cases filed in the past year, up 167 from the prior 12 months. Harry Winters Jr resigned from the Lawrence City Council due to moving wards. no successor news yet. On Jan 11 1890 KU Prof Frank Blackmar urged Riverside residents to fight monopolies with cooperation, noting Johnson County co op stores as persuasive examples.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Journal
Kansas University
Frank Blackmar
Riverside
Moynihan's bill would repeal social security tax hike
Washington lawmakers debate Moynihan's plan to repeal the 1983 Social Security tax increase and adjust future rates to reveal the true deficit. The proposal argues the real deficit nears 300 billion once trust fund surpluses are included, urging honest accounting and cuts or new revenue.
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D-N.y
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Stockman
Texas
Phil Gramm
Secret police rumors echo in Panamanian exile satire
In a satirical dialogue, a fictional Panamanian officer nicknamed Pedro the Fingerbreaker defends his alleged torture and death squad role. He claims self defense and bureaucratic detachment while implicating Noriega. Interrogators press for truth as humorous banter probes loyalty and fake martyrdom.
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Tutu attacked for remarks on Israel and Jews
The author recalls a private dinner with Desmond Tutu and criticizes Tutu's Israel stance as pro Arab while defending his anti apartheid work. They question Tutu's willingness to condemn Arab actions, note comparisons to Nazis, and urge respect for Jewish victims and the Holocaust. The piece argues forgiveness lies with the victim and reflects personal ties and religious views.
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