Fans urge strike risk as Royals pay clash with losses
Editorial argues that high player salaries and deep team losses fuel fan fury as Kansas City Royals wrestle with a looming strike. It notes a $2.4 million per player payroll against projected $20 million losses, a depleted war chest, and publicized finances, warning greed may end the golden goose.
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Hillbilly reality show idea sparks strong Southern critique
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. argues that reviving The Beverly Hillbillies as a reality series insults Southern culture. He imagines fish out of water sequels and mocks Hollywood’s celebration of perfect people while urging against romanticizing rural life.
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Community Center Expansion Sparks City Petition Drive
Petitions to expand the Community Building for a new recreation center faced votes before the city commission, preferring expansion over a South Park site. The improved Community Building later became a city staple, while autumn weather cooled nights to the mid 50s.
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Public Forum letters address no call lists and KU staffing
Readers discuss telemarketing ethics and support for stricter no call protections. A KU faculty member critiques the plan for 100 interdisciplinary hires, warning it would harm department standards. Other letters urge living wages and oppose tax break policy, while a personal narrative recalls a tense evening drive in Lawrence.
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