Landmark Black Jack site gains National Historic Landmark status
Editorial honors volunteer guardians of the Black Jack Battlefield near Baldwin City for securing National Historic Landmark designation. The editorial highlights regional history, tourism potential, and economic and educational benefits, urging a festival weekend open house to explore the site and celebrate the achievement.
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The Journal World invites letters under 250 words on matters of public interest. The paper may edit letters without altering viewpoints and requires the writer to provide name address and phone number. Submissions may be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters@ijworld.com.
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Romney Libya bout at Hofstra ends with Obama win on points
Romney and Obama clash in a staged debate style boxing scene at Hofstra. Spectators circle the ring as taunts fly yet the outcome remains focused on a narrow Obama victory by points.
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Romney Obama Debates and the Libya Question
Charles Krauthammer argues Romney won on economy in early polls while Obama energized his base. He cites Romney’s Libya gaffe as decisive, predicting Obama’s narrow victory in debate No 2 could cost him dearly if unresolved, with a continued narrative of misled claims by the administration.
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Unfriendly Court and Native Rights in SLT Battle
A reader argues the 10th Circuit and Supreme Court have long shown hostility to Native rights. The piece cites Lyng v Northwest Indian Cemetery, congressional action, and perceived bias at Baker University amid protests at a Baker Haskell game, noting broader history of tribal lands acquired via religious groups.
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Elizabeth Cook Lynn
Lumbee
Robert A. Williams Jr
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John Roberts
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Baker
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Public Critique on City Water Waste and Kaw Valley Sand Pit Plan
Letters from David Holroyd and Kerry Altenbernd raise concerns about water waste from a city reservoir on Oread Avenue and Penny's Concrete proposed sand pit near Kaw Valley. Holroyd questions cost and efficiency of water management and city leadership. Altenbernd warns the 70-foot deep pit could devastate Kaw Bottoms, groundwater, and agricultural viability, urging public awareness and scrutiny ahead of a zoning decision.
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City Hall
Corliss
Alvamar
Lawrence
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Penny
Kaw Valley
Eudora
Lawrence-Douglas County
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Old Home Town in 1987 Black Monday Dow Drop
Lawrence investors faced a 200 point Dow Jones drop in heavy trading on Black Monday. Records show long time broker comments and a KU health administrator near retirement but continuing in medical roles. Drake University toppled Kansas 6 to 6 in the Valley Conference history moment.
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Schwegler
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