Value of KU basketball cited by Forbes stirs funding debate
Editorial notes Forbes ranks Kansas University's men’s basketball as fifth most valuable among colleges at about 21.7 million dollars. It questions how athletic spending relates to academic funding and whether university missions are being altered by big sports investments.
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Lawrence Daily World 1909 shows summer resort plans for Cameron Bluff
Lawrence is to have a real summer resort with Cameron Bluff as a river park and a steam launch service from Ohio Street. Negotiations for a local electric line franchise face a protest against a two percent city fee, risking two of three bidders dropping out.
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AIG rage tests Obama as US faces anger over bonuses
Trudy Rubin argues that the uproar over AIG bonuses risks undermining long term reform and fueling populist fixes. She warns politicians and media flows exaggerate outrage, urging Obama to stay focused on stabilizing banks and reviving lending. The piece notes rising income inequality, CEO pay scrutiny, and global protests linked to the recession.
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Local banks sound, headline risks miscast by critics
A community banker argues most local and regional banks remain sound, continuing to loan in their communities. He blames politicians and media for sensational overall banking panic, notes huge investment banks caused the crisis, cites regulatory failures, and asserts recovery programs and economy fundamentals will restore stability.
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Buy Local urged to support hometown businesses and banks
Public forum urged residents to cope by shopping with local merchants and using hometown banks for sound credit and insured deposits. Ted Haggart, president of Douglas County Bank in Lawrence, urged buying local to back firms and financial institutions following sound principles.
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Lawrence
Coverage fight for uninsured week drawn by critics
Michael Fox condemns political inaction as Cover the Uninsured Week runs March 22 28. He cites rising premiums co pay and unequal care while urging Kansas leaders to back real health reform to protect economy and families.
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Policy for Letter Submissions to The Journal World
The Journal World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words for public interest. Submissions may be edited without altering viewpoints. Include name address and phone, and send to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters@ljworld.com.
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