Lawrence could host rules of basketball exhibit at KU
Editorial argues Kansas University and Lawrence should collaborate to display James Naismith’s original basketball rules, potentially at Allen Fieldhouse, to create a major basketball heritage attraction. It notes David Booth’s $4.3 million purchase and urges broad planning with tourist officials while preserving the document securely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Lawrence
Kansas University
Kansas Athletics Inc
Allen Fieldhouse
Booth Family Hall
KU Athletics
David Booth
Booth
James Naismith
Springfield
Mass
Forrest C. “Phog
Allen
Naismith
Letters Policy For The Journal World Public Forum
The Journal World invites public interest letters under 250 words and without name calling or libel. The paper may edit for clarity without altering viewpoints. Submissions must include name address and phone, and may be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or sent by email to letters IJworld com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Lawrence Ks
Ijworld.com
Nonviolence may spur change in Syria
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Trudy Rubin argues nonviolent tactics offered a test case in Hama where Assad’s regime shows fragility amid protests. Ford’s visit signals a broader strategy shift, drawing on Egypt and Tunisia as examples of pressure through peaceful action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Syria
Robert Ford
Hama
Tunisia
Egypt
Tunis
Cairo
Iran
Yemen
Libya
Bashar al- Assad
Assad
Hafez
Gious
Dahlia Ziada
American Islamic Congress
Ziada
Martin Luther King Jr
Tufts University
Fletcher School
International Center On
Zinda
Israel
Ford
Trudy Rubin
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Street car workers enjoy specialJuly Fourth holiday trip
A Lawrence Kansas celebration dated July 12 1911 reports street car employees received a special day off with their families. Management declared a holiday to honor their handling of crowds this summer especially on the Fourth of July. Cars carried workers as passengers to the park for a public program and festive day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Opinion: SRS office closure harms child welfare in Douglas County
Perry Warren of Lawrence condemns the state plan to close the Lawrence SRS office, arguing the department aids law enforcement in emergencies involving children in care. He warns the move is political, appealing to Gov Brownback and allies, and urges preservation of local services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SRS
Douglas County
Lawrence Srs
Guv. Brownback
Perry Warren
Lawrence
Public forum criticizes SRS office closure as harmful to community
Arts Commission funder warns that government must be a fair partner and that closing the SRS office fragments services, creates confusion, and weakens the community. Jill Baker decries the administration as unfair while Dan Rathbun calls for practical compromise across political lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jill Baker
Lawrence
Lawrence resident defends SRS and criticizes misattributed closing claim
Donald W. Collins argues that state budget cuts forced the Lawrence SRS office closure, not Gov. Brownback, and defends federal funding support. He warns against faith-based governance and urges readers to restore the nation's “righteous foundation” while praising community collaboration and public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Lawrence Srs
Paul Davis
Gov. Brownback
SRS
Lawrence
Brownback
Mr. Brownback
United States
Donald W. Collins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawrence Journal-World
W.C. Simons
Dolph Simons Sr
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Dennis Anderson
Ann Gardner
Chris Bell
Caroline Trowbridge
Ed Ciambrone
Edwin Rothrock
the World Company
Dolph C. Simons III
Dan C. Simons
Electronics
Suzanne Schlicht
Dan Cox
Mediapharmedia
Ralph Gage
Muslim Brotherhood
Damascus
Trudy Rubin Trubin
Phillynews.com
Old Home Town
Sarah St. John
Readmore
Ljworld.com
Old
Nike Leon
Rists
Dan Rathbun
Kansas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!