Editorials KYs No 1 fan remembered in Lawrence
Lawrence mourns Don Fambrough longtime KU football figure whose devotion to the Jayhawks spanned coaching playing community efforts and support for the marching band He organized rallies mentored players and hosted events leaving a lasting legacy in Kansas athletics and local service programs.
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The Journal World invites letters to Public Forum under 250 words of public interest. It may edit letters without altering viewpoints and requires the writer to provide name address and telephone number. Submissions may be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence Ks 66044 or emailed to letters ijworld com.
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Latin America's shift as China honeymoon ends
Latin American business leaders warn China is buying mainly raw materials and spurning advanced goods, hindering diversification. Critics say Chinese firms bring dubious practices, labor abuses, and environmental harm, echoing concerns raised by Rubens Barbosa about an aggressive, low-cost development model and poor project quality in the region.
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China’s role in Latin America fuels growth and risk
Andres Oppenheimer surveys Latin America’s China dependence, noting executives at Chinese firms face long hours and high burnout. A UN ECLAC study shows 87 percent of exports to Asia are raw materials while 60 percent to the U.S. are manufactured goods. Experts urge diversification toward value chains and more sophisticated trade with China and the United States.
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Boy Dolph Simons Wins Local Garden Prize
In a summer marked by discouraging conditions, children tended vacant lots with diligence. The corner lot at Indiana and Warren streets received special praise from Mrs. Harriet E. Tanner in the Journal-World. Dolph Simons earned the $1 cash prize for the best showing.
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