Editorials Poor timing about KU jet purchase
Kansas University officials face criticism for announcing a new seven passenger jet during a campaign for more state funding. Endowment funds exceed $1 billion and finance the plane, drawing lawmakers’ ire as skeptics question priorities. Supporters cite faster travel for recruitment and medical outreach, while opponents favor prop planes or cars to save public money.
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Arab leaders seek reforms at Davos amid Arab Spring wake
Trudy Rubin notes a rare self-critique among Arab leaders at the Davos forum. Libyan official Mahmoud Jibril and Iraqi Vice President Ayad Allawi pressed modernization, inclusive governance, and political outreach to curb extremism, while Egypt's Sisi urged reform of religious discourse. The piece cites youth unemployment, ISIS recruitment, and the need for a new Arab mindset to align economies with global markets.
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Trust issue raises ethics questions over broadband loan plan
Charles Wyttenbach of Lawrence writes to the editor criticizing Wicked Broadband co-owner for offering two city commissioners 1184 election votes in exchange for pro broadband votes. He states this undermines trust in a $300000 loan guarantee.
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Charles Wyttenbach
Lawrence
Library gains life as readers praise new building
A local writer refutes Ed White’s critique of the city’s investment in the new library. They argue libraries are evolving organisms that attract activity and offer tactile sensory experiences, preserving printed books while disseminating information in diverse formats.
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Public forum celebrates library recording studio and community impact
Beth Meyers praises a new municipal library with a recording studio and editing suites booked solid since opening. She notes collaboration among historians authors musicians educators and producers and calls the facility a future oriented community gift. John Frydman argues Kansas should join pot tax revenue to address budget shortfalls.
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Beth Meyers
Lawrence
Editor replies to Ken Meyer on Colorado pot tax take
The editor counters Meyer's claim that liberalized pot policies under Colorado legalization failed to generate revenue. Since 2014 Colorado has collected about 45.4 million dollars in recreational pot taxes through October 14, the latest figures available, underscoring a positive revenue outcome.
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Ken Meyer
Colorado
Bananas Bring Tarantula Surprise to 1915 Lawrence Home
In January 1915 Harvey Proper carried a sack of bananas home and discovered a large tarantula among the fruit. While seated in his arm chair he reached for the bananas and dropped them in haste when he felt the unusual passenger. The tarantula was found in the sack after the owner investigated the fruit.
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Lawrence Daily Journal- World
Harvey Proper
Politicized Courts In Kansas Spark Election Clash
George Lippencott argues that Kansas courts have politicized themselves by asserting power over the legislature and executive. He warns that unelected courts taking on political roles will bring politics into the judiciary and harm the state.
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