Kansas Athletics to rethink leadership after Olin exit
Athletic Director Sheahon Zenger begins scrutiny of department operations after longtime security chief Ron Olin resigns. KU will not replace the post, signaling broader program-wide reforms to boost competitiveness following troubling recent headlines and last place Big 12 finishes.
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Debt and the 2012 election shift in Republican strategy
Charles Krauthammer argues the debt ceiling debate mirrors a broader clash between two visions of government. He stresses the need for a Republican mandate, endorses a two stage Boehner plan with spending cuts and tax entitlement reform, criticizes Reid and Obama plans, and warns that November 2012 tests conservative control and policy direction.
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Old Home Town at Lawrence 1911 notes and library split
A collage of historic items from the Lawrence Daily Journal World 1911 includes the St Lawrence Catholic Campus Center expansion near KU and neighbor concerns over parking and traffic. It notes Lawrence public library becoming autonomous with a 1972 budget proposal and a separate city ordinance wish. A Santa Fe depot robbery in Lake View yielded $15 and whiskey with minimal clues.
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Public Forum on U S debt defaults through history
A letter argues the United States has defaulted five times including 1779 1782 1861 1917 and 1971 plus current unbacked dollars. It cites Continental currency private gold confiscation and Nixon era devaluation plus critiques of prayer at a governor’s event by Kendall Simmons and Phil Godwin’s involvement.
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Letter on debt ceiling and Social Security entitlements
Curtis D. Bennett critiques Donald W. Collins and the debt ceiling crisis. He argues Social Security is a trust fund, not an entitlement, and accuses Washington of partisan games and fearmongering as deadlines approach. He recalls past blame shifts and predicts only last minute agreement.
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The Journal World invites public interest letters under 250 words and to avoid libelous language. The paper may edit for content without altering viewpoints. Submitting grants nonexclusive publication rights. letters must include name address and phone number and be sent to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emails to letters ljworld.com.
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