Lawrence school board adopts inPerson interviews for vacancy
Lawrence Kansas editors report the school board will shift from a purely application based method to include public interviews for the Kristie Adair vacancy. Nineteen candidates applied by the Monday deadline. The March 13 appointment plan changes to March 27 with presentations and questions, aiming to better assess readiness.
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Today in History March Entries From 1702 to 1965
On March 8 1917 the February Revolution began in Petrograd leading to the abdication of the Russian monarchy. Queen Anne acceded in 1702 after William III. In 1817 the New York Stock Exchange was formed. Perry’s second Japan landing occurred in 1854 with a treaty soon after. In 1965 U S forces landed in South Vietnam.
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Real-Life Spy Drama Sets Stage for Season Two
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius analyzes the Trump Russia affair as a high stakes thriller. He compares Trump’s combative style to corporate battles, notes denials but cites public records, and argues for careful investigations to separate fact from raw intelligence rumors. He highlights Russian espionage craft and warns against sensationalism.
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Public forum questions KU basketball character
An alumnus questions the team’s behavior this season and laments a perceived drop in character from KU players. He recalls Josh Jackson’s car vandalism case and contrasts it with ideals of gentlemen who would defend a woman’s dignity, urging accountability for the program.
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Letter to the Journal-World on dropping Leonard Pitts
Randy Tongier of Lawrence defends keeping Leonard Pitts columns, praising Pitts writing as insightful and arguing the paper offers diverse viewpoints across the political spectrum. He says disagreement with some opinions is common but valuable for informed civic awareness.
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Ditch the fake ice To the editor
Michael Morley argues the city’s fake ice rink is a failed, unsafe, and wasteful project. He recalls skating as energy efficient glide and urges cutting the rink into squares and selling them as a reminder of misused tax dollars.
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Emerson to Lecture at Frazer Hall in 1867
From Kansas Daily Tribune March 8 1867 Emerson will lecture Saturday evening in Frazer s Hall tickets on sale at book stores for reserved seats. The Hall will be crowded and early call advised for a good hearing of this eminent lecturer. His reputation is widely known.
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