KU Volleyball Faces NCAA Playoffs At Allen Fieldhouse
Editorial lauds Kansas University volleyball for a breakthrough season 25-6 12-4 Big 12 earning an NCAA bid and hosting first two rounds. It credits culture change, leadership by seniors, and coach Ray Bechard as Big 12 coach of the year. Urges local fans to pack Allen Fieldhouse to cheer Cleveland State.
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Burglary at D. M. Wilson Home in 1912
In 1912 burglars broke into D. M. Wilson at 808 Louisiana Street, stealing a gold watch valued at 40 dollars a job for 5 dollars and a fountain pen for 5. Two shoe sizes left footprints under the window. Dr. E. R. Keith reported an overcoat stolen from the 728 Ohio Street home, with entry alleged through a window.
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Why We Can't Solve Big Problems in Tech Review
MIT Technology Review argues big goals remain solvable if the U S raises ambition budgets and risk appetite. Pinpointed causes include falling energy R&D funding from 10 to 2 percent and venture capital shifting to incremental tweaks rather than transformative breakthroughs.
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Tax revolt urged as Congress stalls on spending cuts
Cal Thomas argues for a taxpayer strike to force spending reform and limits on entitlements amid looming payroll tax increases and Obamacare taxes. He cites Proposition 13 and Howard Jarvis as a model for reducing government revenue dependence, urging a national mobilization to restore economic growth.
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Public Forum Letter Defends Court Nomination Process
Lawrence reader Patrick Nichols argues that Kansas appellate court nominations by the governor remain undemocratic only in principle and cites no concrete failures. He urges evidence of harm before changing a process he says has produced a high quality judiciary.
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Letter submission policy for Journal World Public Forum
The Journal World invites letters to Public Forum up to 250 words of public interest and without name calling. The paper may edit content without altering viewpoints and requires the writer to supply name address and telephone. Submissions may be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters@ljworld.com.
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