Max Falkenstien to retire after 60 years at KU broadcasts
Lawrence native Max Falkenstien, longtime KU broadcaster for football basketball and Relays, confirms retirement at end of current season after a career spanning six decades. He joined KU sports radio after WWII service and has been at the microphone since Allen Fieldhouse opened in 1955, earning broad admiration for his evenhanded analyses and camaraderie with players and coaches.
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Iraq and Britain risk lessons from blame and burden
George Will critiques U S policy in Iraq and the broader Middle East, arguing that perilous nation building and sectarian politics threaten Iraq’s emergence as a coherent state. He notes Khalilzad’s warning, the Sistani demand for militancy control, and a fragile governance system still lacking monopoly on violence.
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Rural Douglas County traffic safety study calls for curb changes
A detailed study in rural Douglas County urges speed limit reductions, improved pavement markings, and safer intersections after recent accidents. Officials say the updates aim to reduce crashes and improve overall road safety in the county.
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Readers urge forward motion on traffic plan and rights of women
Public Forum letters urge a community oriented South Lawrence Trafficway alignment, criticize Kansas Turnpike Authority plans, and stress women’s right to life and access to birth control. Debates include Tibet, U S policy, and war rhetoric, with Journal World letters policy outlined for submissions.
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