Editorial: Trusting regents in Kansas universities
The Kansas Board of Regents, like UNC's leaders, express confidence that university officials uphold integrity and enforce checks and balances. The UNC fraud saga challenges that faith, showing a few could trigger widespread academic misconduct. Regents must balance trust with vigilant policy and oversight to prevent future scandals.
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Thanks by Helping Others This Thanksgiving Message
Mike Hoeflich, a distinguished professor in the Kansas University School of Law, writes a regular column urging Americans to aid the homeless this Thanksgiving. He recounts encounters with a man on Massachusetts Street and urges giving money, volunteering, or offering conversation to those in need.
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Public Forum Letter on Gay Marriage in Kansas
Judy Northway of Lawrence criticizes Robert Cook's November letter arguing against gay marriage. She cites religious passages, procreation concerns, and erosion of freedoms, asserting civil rights should not be subjected to state votes and recalling historical rights struggles.
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Carbon tax versus regulations in US China climate plan
Chris Golledge argues that a carbon tax tied to demand offers advantages over EPA rules and cap and trade. He suggests monthly rebates to households and border adjustments to level trade with countries like India, China, and the United States collectively shaping the world economy.
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Readers respond on Lawrence public services and letters policy
Lawrence residents express pride in schools libraries and parks and question need for more middle school facilities. The letter notes fundraising questions for the Boys and Girls Club and praises local journalism while outlining submission rules including name address and phone number and a nonexclusive license to publish.
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School district identifies profoundly handicapped children in 1974 plan
District 497 plans programs for autistic and other severe disabilities funded by federal aid for at least three years. Lawrence and Topeka districts receive support, with Lawrence earmarked 13 000 dollars this year and at least 10 000 dollars for the next two years plus diagnostic testing funds.
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