Jayhawks win gold at World University Games in Korea
Editorial salutes Kansas University's men's basketball team for capturing the gold medal in the World University Games in Gwangju. The Jayhawks, joined by Nic Moore and Julian DeBose, went 8-0 through pool and medal rounds, overcoming international rules and a 14 hour time difference.
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Russia
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Devonte Graham
Frank Mason
Wayne Selden
Perry Ellis
Korea
Hunter Mickelson
Carlton Bragg
LeGerald Vick
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Sanctuary cities and the Steinle case spark legal and political clash
The piece links federal law counts to sanctuary cities, arguing officials pervert sanctuary by aiding suspects. It cites Kathryn Steinle’s 2015 murder by an deported felon in San Francisco, urging Congress to cut funds, and attacks both parties over immigration politics while warning against appeasing the Hispanic vote.
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Mischievous motorists warned by city officials in 1915
Lawrence city officials warned reckless drivers at a July 14, 1915 board meeting. Mayor W. J. Francisco said irate property owners had complained about cars flashing lights around the city, and the police would crack down on violators.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Board of City Commissioners
W. J. Francisco
Hagging Debate Reflects Ethnic Tension and Flag Symbolism
A July letter by Richard Aronoff sparked debate by arguing the Confederate flag is coming down only from government property and remains on private property. The writer counters that the flag is a racist symbol, while contrasting the gay pride flag as a symbol of tolerance and Mandela’s stance on reconciliation and integration.
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Richard Aronoff
U.S
America
Nelson Mandela
Mandela
Springbok
Public Forum Advocates Segregation Restoration
A public forum led by David Burress in Lawrence promotes restoring segregation as a social fact, arguing for renewed legal and cultural separation within the community. The event centers on urging acceptance of racial separation and reasserting dominance of segregationist norms.
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David Burress
Lawrence
Trouble with California tax, crime, and water policy debate
Howard Ray of Clovis criticizes Doug Burger’s July 3 letter about moving from Kansas to California. He argues California has high taxes, poor highway maintenance, and lax courts while sanctuary cities and a drought hamper water supply. He disputes spending on a high speed rail and questions state governance under Jerry Brown.
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Doug Burger
Kansas
California
U.S
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Los Angeles
San Joaquin Valley
Burger
Democratic Party
Jerry Brown
Howard Ray
Clovis
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Save the artists by protecting East Ninth Street
Jennifer Kimball Brown argues Tim Hamill’s letter links the East Ninth Street project to gentrification and displacement of local artists. She urges preproject safeguards including a neighborhood conservation district overlay and down zoning north of Ninth Street to keep affordable homes and studios for non high income artists and existing businesses.
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Tim Hamill
East Ninth Street
Ninth Street
Jennifer Kimball Brown
Lawrence
Journal-World Letters Policy Clarifies Submissions
The Journal-World outlines guidelines for Public Forum letters stating a 250 word limit, public-interest focus, prohibition on name-calling, and that the paper may edit content without altering viewpoints. Submissions must include name, address, and telephone number and may be sent to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or via letters@ljworld.com.
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