No New Taxes and the Kansas Governor Race
An editorial weighs how promises of no new taxes shaped Kansas governor hopefuls Kath leen Sebelius and Tim Shallenburger amid funding shortfalls. It cautions voters blame politicians who avoid admitting tax needs and notes the public’s preference for easy answers over fiscal detail.
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Tim Shallenburger
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Dolph Simons Sr Journal-World Publisher and Editor Timeline
Dolph Simons Sr born 1904 died 1989 served as Journal-World publisher from 1944 to 1962 and editor from 1950 to 1979. The notice notes USPS 306-520 periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas and membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations and The Associated Press.
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Kansas Prairies
Carter second act and Nobel Prize reflections
Ellen Goodman reflects on Jimmy Carter winning the Nobel Peace Prize and the idea of ex presidents finding a second act. She notes praise and critique, comparing Carter to historic ex leaders and discussing mission versus ambition in public life.
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Johnson
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Senate
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Carter
Mother Theresa
Oslo
Ellen Goodman
Washington Post Writers Group
Lawrence school bond fight prompts call for reading focused plan
Readers urge the USD 497 board to abandon a 50 million dollar facilities plan that critics say won’t improve reading or reduce classroom closures. They argue funds should bolster neighborhoods and schools, not elevate an architecture firm or raise taxes without direct educational benefits. The letter cites East Heights Riverside and Centennial as examples of revitalized community schools and questions population data and the relevance of new building versus improving existing facilities.
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Riverside
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Ardys Ramberg
Fifth elder criticizes John Waters at KU event
George A. Isley voices concern over Waters as a role model for youth assuring sex and violence belong in a filmmaker's first movie. He laments the pope of trash has invaded the university, warning of further gutter influence.
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George A. Isley
Lawrence
Pearson to retire from Senate in 1977 shock Kansas leaders
The 1977 report notes U.S. Senator James Pearson would not seek re election, surprising Kansas Republicans after ongoing retirement rumors. He indicated talks with Kansas University chancellor Archie Dykes about teaching after leaving the Senate. Also mixed into the item are Lawrence High School homecoming queen finalists and 1902 museum exercises in Lawrence with 2,500 attendees.
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Pearson
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Senate
Lawrence High School
Judy, Bernhardt
Carol _ Eller
Clarice
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LHS Shawnee Mission North
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Lawrence Journal
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Strong
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University of Kansas
City of
Lawrence
Watkins Community Museum
Letters Policy for The Journal World Public Forum
The Journal World outlines guidelines for letters to the Public Forum. Submissions should be 250 words or less and include writer name address and a phone number. The paper may edit letters for clarity while preserving viewpoints and encourages shorter submissions for higher readership.
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