Littleton Public Safety Incident Exacts Grim Toll
Stunned by a deadly school rampage in Littleton Colorado, the tragedy leaves at least 15 dead, mostly students, with two shooters taunting victims and citing outcast status. Authorities report nearly 30 hazardous devices found in school and suspects' homes and vehicles, raising fear of further harm.
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Call it War or Bring Them Home
Washington columnist Sandy Grady argues Congress dodges a formal war declaration over Kosovo. He cites 1941 last declared war, notes War Powers debates, gutless votes, and calls for a clear up or down vote to authorize or end U.S. involvement, urging accountability from lawmakers.
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Message on meaninglessness in youth violence explodes in commentary
Cal Thomas argues the repeated school shootings reflect a culture of disintegration. He questions whether society’s secular, indulgent environment erodes family bonds and moral conduct, urging stronger parental involvement and warning against overreliance on gun laws. He notes psychiatrists’ views on teen disconnection and calls for authentic guidance.
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Firebirds honored after Winter Park trip triumphs
Rita Bublitz writes from Lawrence praising the 127 Lawrence Free State High School band for a four day Winter Park Colorado trip. The group won three first place trophies a runner up trophy and three superior ratings with Barrett Hamilton earning best trombonist honors among jazz groups. The well behaved students drew praise from strangers and the band director Avian Bear.
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Old Home Town in 1959 Lawrence High graduates
One of the largest graduating classes in Lawrence High School history, about 250, is to receive diplomas in a special May 28 ceremony at Kansas University's Hoch Auditorium. The class size tops the 1958 record by 19 and exceeds the 1941 third largest by 26.
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Lawrence editorial urges local vitrified brick plant
On April 21 1899 the Lawrence journal argued that soil favors brick making and a home company should be organized to manufacture vitrified brick for paving. It urged city council support to enable a plant and timely brick supply for street paving.
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