Lawrence South Park Summer Band Concerts Continue Rich Tradition
The South Park band concerts in Lawrence celebrate a 30 year tradition led by Ken Bloomquist and now under EU director Bob Foster. The programs honor Bill and Barbara Kelly and Bill Kelly with the South Park bandstand named for him. Eight more serenades this season promise the same community joy and musical excellence.
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Lawrence
South Park
Ken Bloomquist
Bloomquist
Kansas University
Barbara
Bill Kelly
Bob Foster
Spending and deficits in political rhetoric
The piece critiques politicians for focusing on tax cuts or higher taxes while ignoring spending cuts. It explains deficits arise when outgo exceeds income, and argues that meaningful deficit reduction requires spending reductions alongside tax cuts. It questions politicians’ reluctance to trim programs that affect popularity and pet projects.
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United States
Notable historical firsts and key events listed
The text lists events across years: Alcoholics Anonymous founded in Akron in 1935 by William G. Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith. In 1801 Tripoli declared war on the United States over sea passage. In 1865 Wagner's Tristan und Isolde premiered in Munich. In 1892 the Republican convention nominated Harrison and Reid. In 1922 Judy Garland was born Frances Gumm in Grand Rapids Minnesota.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Akron
Ohio
William G. Wilson
Robert Smith
Tripoli
United States
Mediterranean
Richard Wagner
Munich
Germany
Minneapolis
Harrison
Whitelaw Reid
Judy Garland
Frances Gumm
Grand Rapids
Minn
Journal-World staff credits and affiliations notice
Journal-World lists staff roles including Deputy Editor Bill Snead Managing Editor Roger Verdon News Editor Ann Gardner Editorial Page Editor Tom Fisher Advertising Manager Dolph C Simons Jr Editor Publisher Ralph Gage General Manager Dolph Simons III Operations Manager Dan Simons New Ventures Donna Wiley Controller Dallas Dolan Production Manager. Postmaster address and mailing details included.
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Bill Snead
Roger Verdon
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
Tom Fisher
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Ralph Gage
Dolph Simons III
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
Dallas Dolan
Gay marriage debate spans virtue and provocation
Mona Charen surveys Andrew Sullivan as a pro gay marriage voice while noting stark contrasts within homosexual activism. The piece traces marches in Washington, diverse sexual subcultures, and debates over child sexuality with pedophilia discussion, challenging the idea that gay marriage bridges major social divides.
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Andrew Sullivan
Sullivan
The
New Republic
Washington
Martin Luther King
Standard
Mary Eberstadt
Calvin Klein
Eberstadt
Edmund White
Paul Monette
Monette
McMartin
Amirault
Virginia GOP fracture signals loyalty clash in Virginia
Virginia columnist David Shribman notes a brutal GOP primary fight between Sen. John Warner and James Miller III. The piece frames loyalty, religion, and party identity as drivers shaping Virginia’s Republican path toward a general election showdown with Democrat Mark Warner, highlighting deepening rifts and questions about the party’s future.
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Richmond
Commonwealth Club
Norfolk
Roanoke
John W. Warner
James C. Miller
GOP
Vir
Nee
Oliver North
Senate
Virginia
Miller
North
Warner
Mark Warner
John Warner
David Shribman
Universal Press Syndicate
Public Forum Letter Criticizes Unsigned Community Letter
A Kansas City writer defends teachers amid an unsigned critical letter. She urges direct discussion to avoid misinfo and praise teachers for their hard work, urging readers to support education and acknowledge those who help students.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
Sarah Pike
Kan
Journal-World
Ijworld.com
Old Home Town Thunderstorm Heightens Local Moisture
An early morning thunderstorm added .77 inches to the year's moisture and caused lightning damage in parts of the community. The Kansas University context mentions Sunflower Girls State and state government roles, including Michelle Maddox as governor, Melodie Boswell as state auditor, and Lynn Foster as attorney general, with historical notes on KU enrollment and 1896 senior back work at KU.
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Michelle Maddox
Kansas City
Sunflower Girls State
Kansas University
Melodie Boswell
Lawrence
Lynn Foster
Lawrence Journal
Watkins Community Museum
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P.O
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Mona Charen
Creators Syndicate
Ginia
Barbara Walters
Reagan
Amway
Michael Farris
Old Home Town
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