Lawrence urged to host state basketball tournament again
Editorial argues Lawrence should bid to bring state high school championships back, noting last event here in 1987. A KU schedule, arena usage, and other campuses show such a tourney could work, benefiting students, families, and local businesses, though this year is too late.
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Health not dependent on medicine says George Will
George Will argues that health outcomes hinge on behavior and public information more than medicine. He cites smoking declines after the 1964 Surgeon General report and obesity shifts among young children, noting policy depends on promoting sensible choices.
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Gordon Grovenor Pioneer Lumberman Dies in Lawrence
Lawrence ledger records the death of Gordon Grovenor, a pioneer lumberman and respected Lawrence citizen, who died at his home after a brief illness. He was a public-spirited figure who helped build the city and watched its growth with pride.
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Exasperated Kansan objects to discriminatory legislation
Lawrence letter writer Rick Frydman argues Republican leaders tolerate inequality only if it hurts business. He urges matching the state motto to exasperation and highlights concerns that discrimination harms fellow citizens.
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Public forum decries on campus prac tices and pet welfare reform in Kansas
Letters call out campus ethics concerns over an on campus employment agreement for faculty, claim state policy conflicts, and urge support for SB 392 to overhaul the Kansas Pet Animal Act. They urge inspections ban gas chamber euthanasia and note reactions from local officials and animal groups.
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