Stanford Fund Drive Shows Private Colleges’ Massive Mountain
The editorial compares Stanford University’s private fundraising push to Kansas University’s state-supported context. It notes Stanford aims for 1 billion dollars, has reached 750 million, and relies on 185000 alumni, with five couples contributing 429 million. The piece argues state lawmakers should see private funds as supplement, not replacement, and urges fair support for KU and other public institutions.
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NATO's shifting role under Bush amid expanding alliance
In Monday’s Times excerpt, NATO’s history is praised yet its purpose is in flux as members grow from 12 to 19. Bush, addressing Bundestag, urged clarity on a broadened mission including terrorism threats and Afghanistan, while noting the core aim remains defense of Europe.
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Condition of U S health care remains critical
Newsday argues U S health care is unconscionably ineffective and expensive, comparing it with Canada Britain Japan France and Italy. It cites concierge medicine rising drug company influence and a nursing shortage as structural flaws while noting 39 million uninsured and the political hurdle to reform. The piece condemns Bush tax cuts for constraining potential cures and warns of ongoing deficits amid terrorism funding.
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Old Hometown: Civil War debate echoed in 1902 editorial
The Lawrence Journal recounts Governor Stone of Pennsylvania speaking in Charleston about the Civil War. The piece mocks the idea that the Lord would decide which side was right, calling the rhetoric hypocritical and insulting to the South. This 1902 editorial critiques northern speech in the South and warns against such "gibbering idiocy."
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Public Forum Voices Clash Over Horizon 2020 Development Plan
Letters critique the May 22 planning commission meeting and the proposed infill project south and west of Sixth Street and Folks Road. Residents accuse the plan of violating zoning, increasing traffic, and lacking support, while praising good planning practices and questioning the commission’s handling.
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Folks Road
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Community ties and blame in public forum letter
A public forum letter by Elissa Rueschhoff of Glendale, Ariz, lauds Diane Karpowitz for her breast cancer battle and service, urging readers to avoid blaming others for terrorism while emphasizing gratitude and inspiration for women. The Journal-World notes letters must be under 250 words, include name and contact details, and may be edited for clarity.
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