Time to choose on Lawrence school consolidation agenda
Editorial urges Lawrence Public Schools board to decide on elementary school consolidation and potential bond plan. It outlines past actions, current motions, and questions about enrollment, cost recovery, and bond chances amid uncertain state finance changes. It notes four new board members' tentative stance and frames the choice as between keeping current schools open or authorizing further consolidation.
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Romney Santorum clash drives crowded GOP contests
In Silver Spring Maryland five political contests unfold with two visible bouts. Romney faces Santorum for the Republican nomination and Romney squares off against Obama in a high profile national contest. Obama holds a four point lead per recent editorials and polls amid the competitive race.
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Washington
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Romney Faces Three Subterranean GOP Contests
David Shribman argues the 2012 Republican race hinges on three hidden battles: control of convention delegates led by Romney, the fight over the party’s character between populists and plutocrats, and the nature of conservatism itself. He notes Romney’s quiet, gradual delegate strategy and warns that the outcome will shape the party beyond Santorum and Gingrich, with Santorum’s hopes fading as Romney advances.
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Pittsburgh Post- Gazette
Editor accuses Koch brothers of harmful political stance
The March 31 Saturday Column is criticized as premature and biased in praising the Koch brothers Charles and David. The letter accuses Koch money of supporting conservative causes, chilled by alleged ties to universities, and warns against devaluation of women, arts cuts, and deregulation that could erode worker rights and tax progressivity.
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Lawrence
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Kansas
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Kochs and funders push for smaller government prompt debate
Public Forum letter decries Koch brothers and allies for seeking deregulation and influence while warning that reduced government could invite plutocracy. Author argues Kochs act to profit, not serve public good, citing Enron as cautionary example. Letter-writers urged to submit brief, properly credited voices for Journal-World.
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Lawrence
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Watkins House Named The Outlook On Mount Oread
Lawrence's new home of J B Watkins rises on Mount Oread with vistas of city university campus river farms and distant Eudora. The builder calls the residence The Outlook reflecting its elevation historic Fort Lawrence site as a showcase of art and scenery.
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Eudora
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