KU Fraternity Alcohol Ban Urged for Lasting Change
Editorial argues the University of Kansas IFC must ban all alcohol at fraternity houses and events and end pledging to address deep seated conduct problems. It notes SAE closure, suspensions of Delta Upsilon and Sigma Phi Epsilon, and ongoing sanctions, urging decisive action to curb alcohol fueled incidents.
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National Panhellenic Conference
Today in History Highlights March Milestones
On March 14 1923 Warren G Harding filed the first presidential income tax return paying 17990 on a 75000 salary. Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin in 1794. Congress ratified the Gold Standard Act in 1900. Theodore Roosevelt issued a 1907 order to curb Japanese labor immigration. In 1964 a Dallas jury convicted Jack Ruby of murder in the Oswald case and sentenced him to death, though both verdict and sentence were later overturned before Ruby died.
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Pompeo replaces Tillerson as secretary of state in reshuffle
President Trump dumps Rex Tillerson and elevates Mike Pompeo to secretary of state, praising Pompeo as a compatible, energetic ally. Tillerson offered steady policy but struggled with policy cohesion and morale at Foggy Bottom. Pompeo’s tenure may sharpen the president’s diplomacy but risks amplifying disruptive instincts.
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Russia
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Brian Hook
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David Ignatius
Washington Post Writers Group
Pine brothers buy tract near White schoolhouse legacy
The Lawrence Daily Journal-World notes Clifford and Roscoe Pine bought the thirty acre tract just south of the White schoolhouse from Warren Pine. The University Y M C A employment bureau reports more student jobs than can be filled with pay at twenty five to thirty cents an hour and increasing opportunity.
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Roscoe Pine
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Massacre blame To the editor at a Florida school shooting
The writer argues Nikolas Cruz is to blame for the Florida school shooting but cites multiple government failures. Expulsion for violent behavior, repeated police visits, welfare concerns, and an FBI warning that was not acted upon are noted as missed preventions. An armed deputy stood outside during the attack amid political blame dynamics.
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Welfare Department
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NRA
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Lawrenc e parents question safety after shootings
Public forum letter by Ed White urges readers to link policy choices to the Florida shootings. The writer notes a Democrat controlled Congress and filibuster proof Senate and argues Obama and Democrats did not reinstate the AR-15 ban. He asks Lawrence parents if their children are safe.
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Ed White
Sidewalk costs should be shared by all Lawrence property owners
Chris Haufler argues that sidewalks are city infrastructure used by all residents and should be funded by all property owners rather than imposing responsibility only on homeowners with or near sidewalks. He urges a universal contribution to maintain jointly used sidewalks.
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Lawrence
Chris Haufler
Conflicting Views on Jayhawks Big 12 Final
Kansas glory in Sunday's Journal-World recount contrasts with ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla’s critique of KU errors and unsure play. Observer Dave Ranney notes the divergent portrayals of Silvio De Sousa and Levi Michailiuk and West Virginia’s perceived focus.
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Lvi Mykhailiuk
West Virginia
Dave Ranney
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Letters address for submissions to Lawrence paper
Readers can send letters by mail to P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 or via email at letters ijworld.com.
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