Public input urged on U S 59 highway options south of Lawrence
Editorial urges Kansas Department of Transportation to seek opinions on expanding U S 59 to four lanes or building a new four lane alignment east of the current route. A second public meeting set 4 PM to 7 PM at Building 21 Douglas County Fairgrounds to discuss impacts to homes landowners and businesses and the trade offs of each plan.
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Today in History highlights from August include Berlin division and more
On Aug 13 1961 East and West Berlin were sealed off to stop flight from the city. Aug 15 1961 work began on the Berlin Wall. Other noted dates include 1521 Cortes capturing Mexico City, 1624 Richelieu as minister, 1704 Blenheim victory, 1818 Lucy Stone born, 1899 Hitchcock born, 1932 Hitler declines vice chancellor, 1934 Lil Abner debut, 1960 Echo 1 two way satellite call, 1989 Leland crash wreckage found with no survivors, 1995 Mickey Mantle dies, 10 years ago Bush veep list floated, five years ago NAFTA side issues resolved.
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Journal-World masthead and staff listing
Journal-World staff and publisher credits with roles include Deputy Editor Worth Bill Snead News Editor Ann Gardner Editorial Page Editor Tom Fisher Advertising Manager Dolph C Simons Jr Editor and Publisher Ralph Gage General Manager Dolph Simons III Operations Manager Dan Simons New Ventures Donna Wiley Controller Dallas Dolan Nenuction Manager W C Simons 1871 1952 listing and mail address for postmaster and circulation eligibility details
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Life without Monica looks good says Boston Globe columnist
David Shribman argues that a Monica era ending would realign national focus away from sex scandal chatter. He contends Congress, media, and the presidency would shift toward policy, economy, and broader national issues, redefining political life.
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Robert Bennett
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Poll on Deans Shows Price Tags on MBA Admissions
A 291 deans poll suggests 49 percent would admit a million-dollar donor’s child, amid a broader critique of fundraising eclipsing learning in business schools. The author disputes the interpretation, notes spineless responses, and defends anonymity while lamenting the reputational impact on higher education.
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Cornell
Joanne Rockness
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Public Forum Cartoon Complaints About Montana
A reader defends Montana against negative depictions in a political cartoon on August seven, praising the state as beautiful and sparsely populated while noting famous residents and recognizing Montana’s history. The letter to the editor also reiterates the Journal-World letters policy and submission guidelines.
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Old Home Town reveals rains and elm losses in Lawrence era
The article notes August rainfall surpassing the monthly average with forecasts of a wetter spell into September. Douglas County 1974 budget approved at 15.45 mills, down from prior year as funds shifted to the state. total expenditures just over 4 million dollars. City crews fight Dutch elm disease near KU, about 40 percent of mature elms gone. Property tax rate for November stands at 76.57 per thousand, homeowner with a 3000 valuation paying about 11 more. Lawrence officials opt bonds for street resurfacing instead of a 3 mill levy. It recalls 1898 Santa Fe automatic crossing signals at key crossings.
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