Haskell seeks new president to lead and unite community
Seven candidates visited Lawrence for two days of interviews drawing at least 120 attendees including students faculty and staff. The federal Bureau of Indian Education reviews feedback and will narrow the pool. The aim is a long term leader who will provide active leadership amid past turnover and federal budget pressures, strengthening ties with Lawrence and Indian communities.
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Federal Bureau of Indian Education
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Linda Sue Warner
BIE
Redman
Bureau of Indian Affairs
BIA
Letters Policy For The Journal World
The Journal World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words of public interest. Submissions may be edited without altering viewpoints. Writers must include name address and telephone number with mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters ljworld com.
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Journal- World
Lawrence
Ljworld.com
Sarvis runs as third-party protest in Virginia race
Virginia Libertarian candidate Robert Sarvis faces long odds for a debate berth after polls show under 10 percent. He promotes open minded governance open for business while criticizing both McAuliffe and Cuccinelli. Sarvis, 37, has a diverse background from Harvard to George Mason and previously ran as a Republican.
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William F. Buckley
New York
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Virginia
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Will Rogers
Alaska
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George Wallace
Ross Perot
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State Senate
William Buckley
New York Conservative Party
U.S. Senate
Buckley
Jim
H.L. Mencken
George Will
Washington Post Writers Group
Old Home Town Reflects Early 20th Century Lawrence
A Lawrence Daily Journal-World excerpt from October 24, 1913, recalls local views on public hitching posts amid a petition from the County Central Protective Association. Merchants discuss remedies as farmers seek farm team parking with guarding of wagons and supplies while they shop. Compiled by Sarah St. John Readmore.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Lawrence
County Central Protective Association
Social Service League tribute and WPA era memories
In Lawrence recollections, the Social Service League and Giles Bruce are praised for Oct. 12 coverage. Bessie Taylor, appointed manager in 1936, reflects that the spirit remains rooted in founding citizens. Kansas Memory notes Patrica Michaelis on Quantrill’s Raid. 150 citizens died, 85 widows, 250 orphans.
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Social Service League
Giles Bruce
Bessie Taylor
Lawrence
Patricia Michaelis
Quantrill
Kansas
Kansas History Journal
Social Service
Rhode Island Street
Kansas Territorial
Wilson Shannon
WPA
Public Forum Letter Critics on Climate Article Truncated
George Taylor and Mike Lawrence respond to a published AP climate piece noting it only showed part of Karl Ritter’s report. They argue the IPCC authors face political framing, not science, and oppose campus firearm carry and university spending cuts tied to legislature concerns.
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Karl Ritter
Associated Press
IPCC
United Nations
Chris Golledge
Lawrence
Kansas University
Board of Regents
Mike Lawrence
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