14 Aug 2000
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 2000
Page
1
Seven percent of first graders nationally repeated a grade or kindergarten, a rate lower in Lawrence. This education brief notes a smaller share of students held back, reflecting gradual progress in early grades.
Teachers students parents and alumni mourn the loss of a building destroyed in an early morning fire at Raintree Montessori School. The piece frames the memorial across campus as the community gathers to honor those affected.
Kansas City beat Baltimore 10-5 on Sunday with first baseman Mike Sweeney driving in his 100th RBI earlier than any Royals player in club history. The win boosts KC's record as the Orioles fall to defeat.
Kansas officials and farm groups warn new federal rules could reach farm ponds and ditches while EPA critics say the plan targets only major waters. Public hearings are scheduled Sept 13 in Topeka and Sept 14 in Dodge City as lawmakers and environmentalists trade barbs over private property rights and regulatory reach.
Kansas University student Laura Leftwich 18 of Skokie Illinois died after a Saturday turnpike crash near milepost 216 in Leavenworth County. Fellow student Alex Wolfson 19 of Omaha Nebraska was injured when a blue Geo passed and then braked, causing a Honda Accord to crash into a semi. Police seek the Geo driver and any witnesses to contact the Kansas Highway Patrol.
President Clinton urged relentless campaigning as Al Gore pledged to uphold high values if elected. From Cleveland on a tour ahead of the convention delegates gathered in Los Angeles for a four day pageant near Hollywood. A 2000 convention scene included a 2000 strong protest for Mumia Abu Jamal with tight security delaying officials.
Rich Ridlen, a Kansas University graduate, learned the risk after his Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop apartment burned and a later Wheatfields near-fire caused additional smoke and water damage. Experts say students often assume parents or landlords cover losses, but renter's insurance is essential.
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