Rural Kansas towns close their high schools amid population decline
Editorial contrasts Lawrence growth with rural Kansas struggles as Utica Morland and Lenora shutter high schools to save others. Census declines show 14 to 17 percent drops, raising questions about jobs, services, and future viability in Ness Graham and nearby counties.
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Morland
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Lenora
Norton County
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Douglas County
Associated Press
Campaign finance reform fate unclear in Congress
Washington analyst David Broder notes McCain Feingold faces uncertain impact as debates over limiting soft money, raising hard money limits, and banning issue ads near elections loom. He warns the bill may curb speech and alter party dynamics while unsure about overall reform success.
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Shays-Meehan
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McCain-Feingold
Supreme Court
David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
Internet commerce is here to stay
Internet commerce is here to stay as dot-coms collapse from flawed B to C models while B to B thrives. Speed and need drive success. images slow pages hurt ads and stock quotes become online. DSL will speed up access. blink technology and online shopping will complement physical stores, expanding them rather than replacing them.
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Washington
Holland
Public Forum questions KU support for swimming and tennis
Letters from Roger and Ann Gallagher of Norman Oklahoma urge the KU chancellor and athletics director to join in efforts to keep men’s swimming and tennis at Kansas. They question funding fairness and demand disclosure of losses by sport while urging stronger leadership and public backing.
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Roger and
Ann Gallagher
Norman
Okla
Lawrence voters back city improvements in decisive election
The Lawrence Journal editorial notes the April 3, 1901 city election for Lawrence, Kansas, where voters supported improvements two to one over prohibition enforcement. It declares the vote shows Lawrence is progressive, pledging a mayor and council to push roads, modernization, and a better community, signaling lasting change.
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Lawrence Journal
Lawrence
Watkins Community Museum
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