Travel Center at Kansas Speedway Promises Low-Cost Boost
Editorial notes a low-cost travel information center at the Kansas Speedway entrance, funded by the speedway and run under a lease with the Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing. With token rent and race-focused memorabilia, it aims to introduce visitors to Kansas and promote regional attractions, presenting a positive, pro-Kansas outlook.
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Kansas Speedway
Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing
Speedway
Kansas
Center
Sunflower State
Kansas City Area Speedway
State of Kansas
Kansas Relays Open Under Clear Weekend Forecast
In 1977 the Kansas Relays began with promise of clear weather after earlier rain. An ombudsman concept studied by KU Faculty Senate. Easter Sunday thunderstorms gave way to sun for most outdoor events. An explosion at Gustin-Bacon plant in Kansas City, Kansas killed two and sent 11 to hospital. Board of Regents meeting discussed a possible new KU chancellor. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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Kansas University
Faculty Senate
Gustin-Bacon Manufacturing Co
Fairfax
Kansas City
Kan
Board of Regents of Kansas University
The
Lawrence Journal
Jenin camp massacre debate despite limited evidence
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Trudy Rubin examines the Jenin refugee camp aftermath noting extensive destruction by bulldozers but limited confirmation of a massacre. She points to casualties, displaced residents, constrained access for aid and journalists, and calls the cycle of retaliation a danger to peace.
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Jenin
West Bank
Ariel Sharon
Abu Anas
Palestinian Ministry of Youth
Mahane Yehuda
Jerusalem
Mahmoud Fayed
Jemal
Fayed
Mahmoud
U.N
United Arab Emirates
Israel
Islamic Jihad
Hamas
Abdul Azziz Khalil
Trudy Rubin
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Trubin
Phillynews.com
Public forum on Mideast security and colonial expansion
James Dick of Lawrence argues that Palestinian violence is unjustified but questions Israeli colonial expansion and collateral damage. He urges secure borders for Israel and a peacekeeping consent to support a future Palestinian state. He cites Issa Faraj’s death and calls U S action to guarantee Israel’s safety.
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Issa Faraj
Dheisheh
Israel
Nation of
State of
Kofi Annan
United States
James Dick
Lawrence
Kansas school funding plea to lawmakers urges reform
Cindy Yulich urges Kansas legislators to fund schools now and overhaul the flawed school finance formula. She criticizes adjournment without a budget, cites mismanagement claims by Sen Kay O Connor, and warns that low enrollment subsidies and unfunded mandates risk ongoing underfunding for Kansas K 12 education.
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Kansas
Kay O’connor
Cindy Yulich
Lawrence
Only competition will help education in Philadelphia
Cal Thomas argues that converting control of 42 failing Philadelphia schools to outside managers is insufficient and that true improvement requires education choice. He cites high per pupil spending with poor outcomes, cites Bush voucher advocacy, and claims private schools offer safer, more disciplined environments. He notes radio hosts urge privatization and insists competition will drive progress, not monopolies.
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Pennsylvania
Mark Schweiker
John Street
National Center For Education Statistics
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Hartford
Bush
Sional
John Bowman
National Association of Professional Educators
Professional Educators’ of Tennessee
Childrenfirstin .Org
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Milwaukee
Los Angeles
Oakland
Laura Schlessinger
James Dobson
Cal Thomas
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