Kansas education, economy linked as jobs go unfilled
Kansas business and government leaders urged closer scrutiny of K-12 and higher education after a flat economy since May. Although private jobs rose 16,800 Aug 2011–Aug 2012, 70,000 recession losses remain. Labor data show 36,000 job vacancies, but firms can’t find qualified workers. concerns include drug tests and misconduct disqualifications.
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Afghan Exit Strategy Takes Shape in Track Two Talks
Washington Kabul and Islamabad officials explore a minimal conditions framework to end the Afghan war, aiming for a political transition with no al Qaida in Afghanistan and no return to Taliban oppression. Taeg Haq outlines a seven point road map and cross border fixes to reassure Tajiks Hazara and Pakistanis, while safe passage for Taliban to talks is arranged ahead of 2014 NATO drawdown.
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Public forum on KU coach Selfs nine figure pay raise
A Kansas City reader denounces Bill Selfs 4.8 million annual raise at Kansas University, arguing it conflicts with values and harms others. The letter questions faculty status, free tuition for Selfs daughter, drought harms to farmers, and requests a personal loan plus a donation to KC REGAP to aid retired racing greyhounds.
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Kansas pride and medical miracles mingle in letters
A Kansas University sports fan praises the Jayhawks while acknowledging broader achievements. The letter lauds KU Medical Center for two liver transplants from one donor and hints at upcoming heart transplants due to a donor, then shifts to a reader’s defense of Western Civ in KU’s Liberal Arts and Sciences, and ends with Journal-World letters policy for submissions.
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Old Hometown Year Ago in 1987
Kansas Universitys 1947 football players gathered in Lawrence recalling glory days. Otto Schnellbacher notes the close-knit group and ongoing contact. The 1947 squad played in the 1948 Orange Bowl.
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Lawrence
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