Depot renovation moves forward for Santa Fe station in Lawrence
The Lawrence City Commission authorized a 1.8 million dollar bid to First Construction for restoring the Santa Fe Station, a decades-long effort led by Depot Redux. The project, funded mainly by a KDOT grant with Amtrak and tax credit possibilities, aims for completion in 2018 and keeps Amtrak Southwest Chief service.
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Old Home Town in 1867 event in Kansas City
A June 1867 report recalls an attempted horse theft on the west side of the city. The owner startled two men at the stable, they fled, and a poisoned dog died inside. A newcomer owner vows to leave. A sack of flour was stolen from Root & Wells's grocers last night, with shopkeepers urged to watch their goods.
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Global economy defies predictions amid tax debate
David Ignatius analyzes global growth surging beyond IMF and Goldman forecasts led by Europe, Japan, China, and the US. He weighs Trump’s impact on markets, warns tax cuts may inflate deficits, and argues boosting US demand and middle-class incomes could sustain the recovery. China and emerging markets show resilience while Britain slows post Brexit.
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Today in History Highlights from 1941 to 1940
On December 8 1941 the United States declared war on Japan after Pearl Harbor. Beethoven conducted his Symphony No 7 in Vienna in 1813. In 1854 Pope Pius IX proclaimed the Immaculate Conception. In 1940 the Bears routed the Redskins 73–0 in the NFL Championship, heard on Mutual Radio with Red Barber.
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Zenger era yields upgrades and revenue gains at Kansas
The narrative highlights Sheahon Zenger’s athletic director tenure at Kansas, noting improved donor confidence after a prior scandal, conference realignment benefits, and Kansas winning national and conference titles. It credits facilities like Rock Chalk Park and the DeBruce Center, plus a $100 million plus facility upgrade program, alongside ongoing locker room renovations and academic progress.
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Public Forum praises KU graduation rates and Beaty contract
In Topeka and Lawrence readers applaud high academic grad rates and the faith in Kansas athletics under coach Beaty amid calls for better football results. Supporters credit Zenger for swift progress and rising confidence in the program’s direction. Critics question presidential honesty and past conduct, suggesting a blunt, strategic acknowledgment.
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Strategy for Trump as Editor’s Letter Theme
A reader proposes an editor’s angle urging President Trump to admit lies as a unifying leadership standard. The commentator argues such an admission could appease diverse factions and set a personal benchmark for durable success. The piece weighs the political optics of contrition versus accountability.
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