KU grant shows impact of research on Kansas economy
Editorial argues a 17 million National Science Foundation grant to KU, with partners UIowa and Washington U., boosts Kansas by creating 700 jobs and 120 million in economic benefits over five years. The Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis aims to develop solid, eco friendly catalysts for industry, attracting firms like DuPont, Chevron, Eli Lilly, Dow, Shell, and ExxonMobil, potentially sustaining beyond five years. The piece links university research to state growth, jobs, and tax payer value.
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Kansas University
Lawrence
National Science Foundation
Center
Kansas
U.S. Department of Commerce
DuPont
Chevron
Phillips
Eli Lilly
Dow Chemical
Shell
Exxon Mobile
Lawrence and
Journal Word Periodical Notice and Membership Lenders
USPS periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas, listed under Journal Word. The item notes USPS processing and Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press memberships.
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Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Do Not Call Debate Frames Free Speech Rights
Ellen Goodman argues about commercial speech and the do not call registry, noting 50 million Americans signed up and courts have wavered between restricting telemarketing and protecting First Amendment rights. She highlights conflicts among Congress, the White House, the Supreme Court, and agencies, urging a balance that shields consumers without suppressing information.
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Thomas Jefferson
Congress
Denver
Edward Nottingham
Fort Lauderdale
Cincinnati
Supreme Court
Federal Trade Commission
Red Cross
Cirque du Soleil
White House
Floyd Abrams
Justice Stevens
FTC
Ellen Goodman
Washington Post Writers Group
Soda pop threat to the editor in Lawrence letter
A letter by Joe B. Jones criticizes the school board for decisions about beverage policy, praising forward thinking officials while railing against soda sponsors and perceived risks to students. He argues for banning soda sales and funding education through bonds, blaming budget pressures and consultant fees.
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23Rd Street
School Board
Joe B. Jones
Lawrence
Public Forum Questions Longevity Bonuses Amid KU Budget Woes
A reader asks what will happen to longevity bonuses as KU faces budget problems and recent layoffs of classified staff were announced last week. The note cites coverage in the Journal-World dated Sept. 28 and mentions Pat Moore.
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Journal- World
Pat Moore
Lawrence
Treason claims in editor letter prompt calls for inquiry
The writer condemns the Bush administration over the Valerie Plame leak as treason and demands a full congressional investigation and accountability for Novak. The letter also includes opinions on women balancing careers and parenting, praising professional mothers and fathers. Donna Kirk-Swaffar, Rossville.
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Bush
Joseph Wilson
CIA
Valerie Plame
Robert Novak
Frank Foor
Lawrence
Feet Not Wheels in Lawrence Growth Debate
Lester C Marsh argues in a letter praising Arly Allen's Sept 28 Journal-World piece on growth patterns, noting excessive car use drives families to leave Lawrence for towns like Eudora and Baldwin. He urges public discussion, foot traffic over driving, and citizen involvement to shape urban growth toward a tighter, better community.
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Arly Allen
Journal-World
Lawrence
Allen
Eudora
Baldwin
Lester C, Marsh
KU Reconsiders Civil Service Exit Plan Details Questioned
Kansas University faces renewed voter discussion on whether to leave the state civil service system. KU touts a new plan as better but refuses to disclose guarantees such as the pay matrix. Critics ask how to compare plans if key terms are hidden and whether staff might be paid more under the change.
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Kansas University
Kansas University Band Day opens under cool 40s
KU Band Day participants endured cooler early hour temps while preferring the chill to hotter sessions of prior years. The article notes KU posted a record fall semester enrollment, aided by a larger freshman class and an expanding off campus program. Leo Beuerman, a Lawrence resident with a disability, was beaten and robbed but remained in good condition at the hospital after selling items from a downtown cart. The piece also cites a 1903 Centron documentary about Beuerman and a Lawrence Daily World excerpt urging revival, better church music, and a practical bridge solution.
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Kansas University
Leo Beuerman
Lawrence
Centron of
Letters Policy for Public Forum Submissions
The Journal-World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words. Letters should address public interest, avoid name-calling and libel. The newspaper may edit letters without altering viewpoints. Include name address and telephone number. Submissions by email to letters@world.com.
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Journal-World
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