Kansas Regents weigh modest tuition hikes amid funding squeeze
Editorial argues Kansas Board of Regents face a tough balance as state support for universities shrinks. Proposals range from 2.5 to 5.7 percent, with KU seeking 4.6 percent and 3.4 percent for compact tuition. Declining state revenue risks meeting budget promises, while students face higher costs and debt.
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Marines poised to return to Barbary shores and Baghdad
The piece notes two hundred nine years since Marines were sent to punish Barbary pirates and now threaten a return to the Mediterranean to rescue U.S. citizens, with possible action in Baghdad. It argues the Benghazi committee should broaden its focus beyond the Benghazi attack.
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Lessons from Libya and Iraq echo in U.S. policy debate
George Will surveys the Libya intervention and Iraq war, arguing that humanitarian aims devolved into regime change, prolonging conflict and spawning arms leakage. He critiques Obama era retreat and warns Republicans to offer a clearer foreign policy alternative amid enduring U.S. war weariness.
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Liberals must show tolerance
Gene Budig and Alan Heaps argue that liberal intolerance on college campuses may continue into 2014 2015, citing past speaker withdrawals at Brandeis Haverford Rutgers and Smith. They warn such actions erode academic freedom and public support while urging presidents and boards to defend open discourse and diverse views.
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Lawrence store grants two weeks vacation for all employees
H H Bullene of Innes Bullene Hackman announced a two week vacation on full pay for every employee with a year of service and two weeks on half pay for those employed within the year. The store, after testing a Friday half day, will now extend generous paid vacations despite the expense, trusting patron support.
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Read more Old Home Town at LAWorld history site
A prompt directs readers to explore the Old Home Town series on LAWorld com history pages. It suggests continuing with Lawrence area historical features and community recollections from archived local sources.
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Journal-World Letters Policy and Submission Rules
Public forum letters should be 250 words or less and cover matters of public interest. The paper may edit letters without altering viewpoints. Writers grant nonexclusive publishing rights and must provide name address and telephone. Submissions to Box 888 Lawrence Rs 66044 or to letters ljworld.com.
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