Tasty or hasty editorial on Rock Chalk center vote
The Lawrence city commission meeting may push the Rock Chalk Recreation Center forward with taxpayer funds approved quickly, raising questions about bidding, transparency, and KU Endowment policy. The piece warns that enthusiasm for a new facility could suppress scrutiny of costs, location, and leases tied to KU Athletics.
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Lawrence
Rock Chalk Recreation Center
Kansas University Endowment Association
BCS
Sheahon Zenger
KU Athletics
KU Endowment Association
Obama must act to end Syria war say activists
Trudy Rubin reports from Syria and Turkey on the chaos across the country where rebel councils struggle for resources while Washington offers only nonlethal aid. Activists warn a timid policy risks a regional disaster and failure to deter Bashar al Assad. They urge explicit U S backing including funds and arms for secular militias to pressure the regime and its allies.
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Syria
U.S
Obama
Bashar al-Assad
Middle East
Turkey
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Idlib
Latakia
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Assad
Washington
Suhair al-Atassi
Gious
Atassi
Doha
Qatar
Suqar al-Sham Brigades
Abed Abu Hajar
Belgium
Abu Hajar
al-Qaida
Suqar al-Sham
Trudy Rubin
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Old Home Town Years Ago From 1912 Lawrence Journal World
In a 1912 Lawrence Journal World excerpt Dr. S J Crumbine asserts most colds are bacterial and contagious not caused by drafts. He notes families often all catch colds when one member is sick. Compiled by Sarah St John Readmore, Old Home Town at LJWorld com news history.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Ljworld.com
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Kansas
S. J. Crumbine
School of Medicine
University of Kansas
Dr. Crumbine
Readmore
Old
Election Praise For Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew
Marge Banks of Lawrence praises Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew for smooth election day on November 6. She cites thorough training for first time workers, clear procedures, contingency planning, and accessible on site troubleshooting. She notes experienced colleagues contributed strongly and applauds the team effort in supporting democracy.
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Douglas County
Jamie Shew
Shew
Marge Banks
Lawrence
Public Forum Unhappy Republican Views on GOP decline
Dan Gayman writes that the Republican defeat exposes leadership drift toward local authoritarian ideals and big money from super PACs. He argues the two party system remains vital, but the GOP’s message has lost credibility amid radicalized rhetoric and perceived bought influence.
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America
Karl Rove
Republicans, Fed Up With the Radicalized Nonsense the Leadership of My Party
Dan Gayman
Lawrence
Contradictions in Brownback’s Obamacare stance in Kansas
Tyler Palmer critiques Governor Brownback for reversing on health care strategy by opting into the federal implementation default after claiming Kansas citizens demand local solutions. The piece cites prior pledges on arts funding, tax cuts, SRS cost cuts, and office closures as evidence of inconsistent governance.
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Brownback
Kansas
NEA
State Senate
House
Topeka
Florida
Lawrence
Tyler Palmer
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