Editorial: Consolidate KTEC and Kansas Inc into Commerce
Editorial argues folding KTEC and Kansas Inc into the Department of Commerce could trim about 2 million in the next fiscal year while preserving benefits. It cites past proposals by Govs Brownback and Sebelius, calls for better accountability, and notes potential gains from unified economic development efforts and reduced duplication amid Kansas budget pressures.
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Department of Commerce
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp
Kansas Inc
Commerce
Kathleen Sebelius
Ktec and
Commerce Department
Brownback
Economic Development Initiatives Fund
Kansas Lottery
Sebelius
KTEC
China must outpace U S in education, not just arms
Trudy Rubin argues Hu Jintao's Beijing visit highlights a global shift where China builds brainpower faster than the United States. OECD results show Shanghai students outscoring peers. American ranks lag in reading math and science. Rubin calls for U S funding in math science languages and basic research to match Beijing’s education drive.
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Shanghai
Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development
United States
Arne Duncan
New York Times
China
Beijing
Tsinghua University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
U.S
Duncan
Mexico
Spain
Turkey
New Zealand
Europe
India
Washington
Congress
Obama
North Carolina
Soviet Union
Trudy Rubin
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Imperial Heater Co offers Lawrence 30000 factory plan
A $30,000 plant to employ 25 workers initially and reach 250 within a year is proposed by Imperial Heater Co in Lawrence. Merchants Association endorses the idea and a Commercial club committee may test feasibility after today’s examinations. The Graeber’s display heater reaches 140 degrees quickly, uses a new patent burner, and claims 80 percent air burn.
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Lawrence Daily World
Imperial Heater Co
Lawrence
Merchants Association
Imperial Concern
Commercial Club
Graeber's
Society and mental illness linked to violence in gun era
The letter argues that Krauthammer misreads gun violence as purely mental illness and stresses the social and political context shaping psychiatric symptoms. It warns against ignoring links between right wing extremism, growing violence, and the influence of the NRA and its allies.
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Journal-World
Charles Krauthammer
Tucson
Paul Krugman
Krauthammer
NRA
Harriet Lerner
Steve Lerner
Lawrence
Arts funding debate and Kansas arts budget
The piece argues government support for the arts is worth questioning, noting Kansas has a minimal arts presence compared with states like New York and California. It cites repeated Kansas Arts Commission budget cuts yet acknowledges local residents benefiting from grants and art reflecting world events.
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Kansas
New York
California
Illinois
Washington
Colorado
Texas
Kansas Arts Commission
Polit
Public Forum on Arts Funding and Politics
Lawrence letter writer argues against Gov Brownback cuts to arts funding and cites local institutions like the Lied Center and Lawrence Arts Center. He critiques Palin and right wing criticisms of Loughner, placing the Tucson shootings in a broader political context and defending liberal critique.
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Pollock
Warhol
Monet
van Gogh
Michelangelo
da Vinci
Traza
Hugo
Shakespeare
Bach
U.S
Lawrence Children’s Choir
Art In the Park
Spencer
Murphy
Tucson
Arizona
Palin
Israel
Jared Loughner
Loughner
Letters Policy For The Journal World
The Journal World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words of public interest. Submissions may be edited for clarity while preserving viewpoints. Writers must provide name address and telephone number and may mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters ljworld com.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Ljworld.com
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Edwin Rothrock
the World Company
Dolph C. Simons III
Dan C. Simons
Electronics
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Dan Cox
Mediapharmedia
Ralph Gage
Hu Jintao
Japan
North Korea
Robert M. Gates
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Sarah St. John
Arts
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Mr. Hyde
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