KU Memorial Stadiums renovation eyed to boost capacity
Editorial argues for major renovations at Kansas University Memorial Stadium to remove the running track, lower the field, add seats and east side suites, and upgrade facilities. It notes EU wants improvements, cites KU’s high academic standing, and warns the project could cost 70 to 150 million, depending on football success and private funding.
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Ecent
Kansas University
Memorial Stadium
EU Athletics
Sheahon Zenger
Kansas State University
Joneses
KU Stadium
Jayhawks
Rock Chalk Park
Court faces test on aggregate campaign contribution limits
George Will argues the Supreme Court should strike down aggregate limits on political contributions as an affront to First Amendment rights. He contends that tying funding to the appearance of corruption favors incumbents, reduces challengers' resources, and lacks empirical evidence of actual corruption, urging reliance on fundamental speech protections instead.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Shaun McCutcheon
Alabama
McCutcheon
House
Senate
Bradley Smith
Center For Competitive Politics
Letter to editor defends David Guth over NRA backlash
The writer argues Guth should not be punished for his views and criticizes NRA power and calls for accountability. She cites Kansas State University risks, mental illness awareness, and potential financial impact if Guth faces disciplinary action, ending with a note on lightning rods for tall public buildings in Lawrence.
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David Guth
NRA
Kansas
Guth
Polly Schoning Dvm
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Hoch Auditorium
Mount Oread
Douglas County
Public Works
Clark H. Coan
Lawrence
Lightning rods urged for city buildings and library
The Journal World notes four tall city buildings including City Hall Community Health Facility Lawrence Memorial Hospital and the Lawrence Arts Center lack lightning rods while plans for the new library omit them. Letters to the Public Forum are welcome up to 250 words and must include name address and phone number.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence Arts Center
Journal-World
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Lawrence
Ljworld.com
Old Home Town items from 1913 and 1988 notes
The article lists Mead's milk weed gaining federal protection as a threatened species in 1988, with details on a 14.3 mile trafficway and a $38 million project. It also mentions a $3 million bridge project and a $925,000 full repair estimate for a 57 year old bridge. It then recounts a 1913 Lawrence incident with Arthur Potts shooting his wife, and an invitation from the Journal-World to the World Series event in New York. Readmore Old Home Town at LJWorld.com/news/lawrence/history/old home town.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Kansas
Massachusetts Street
Kansas River
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Arthur Potts
Potts
Journal-World
New York
Readmore
Ljworld.com
Lawrence
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Julie Wright
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Dan C. Simons
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