Lawrence schools approve constructive drug policy with counseling option
The Lawrence school board backs a balanced approach to drug and alcohol violations in schools. First offenses incur three day suspensions, reduce to one day with counselor evaluation. second offenses five days, potentially three with counseling. third offense at least five days. The policy emphasizes intervention with families, not just punishment, and allows student participation in activities to avoid alienation. In last year 57 violators joined counseling with district paying most assessments totaling $13,500. The plan aims to prevent future problems and support reintegration into the school community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Gore urges Democrats to unite behind Bush presidency
Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Bill Thompson notes Jesse Jackson and others question Bush's legitimacy while Al Gore concedes the election. Gore urges supporters to put country before party and back the new president, a gesture he urges Democrats to imitate despite anger and alienation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Jackson
George W. Bush
al Gore
Bush
Jackson
Gore
Fort Worth
Supreme Court
America
Bill Thompson
The
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Nation must give Bush a chance to lead
In a reflective column the author accepts the Supreme Court ruling allocating the presidency to Bush while urging unity and respect for the office. The piece recalls past national trials, cites MLK, and emphasizes moving forward with reconciliation and faith in democracy. It contrasts partisan divides with the duty to honor the result and support the new president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bush
United States
al Gore
Supreme Court
Dred Scott
John F.A. Sanford
Bush
Gore
Texas
Martin Luther King Jr
High Court
Florida
Stephen Couglas
Abraham Lincoln
America
Birmingham
Dallas
Christmas Concert Delights Lawrence City Band Fans
PUBLIC FORUM REPORTS a festive Lawrence City Band performance led by director Robert Foster. Emcee Bob Newton introduced pieces as Santa helped lead a holiday sing along. A full hall celebrated local talent with thanks to sponsors and organizers for a memorable community gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence City Band
City Band
Robert Foster
Bob Newton
Santa
South Park
Foster
Kelly
Lawrence Journal-World
Once is enough to clear a drive
Mary Hadi of Lawrence complains that city workers plowed snow into drive entrances, creating a mountain of snow that had to be cleared again. She asks if a different method could be used to avoid repeating the task and notes many residents are not young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hadi
Lawrence
Old Hometown notes on Ray Nichols letters in England
Letters from Ray Nichols, a Kansas University Rhodes Scholar, to his parents recount his time in Britain with figures including Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, the Queen Mother, and Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. KU football star Bal Jeffrey led Kansas Power and Light’s rate cut, and Lawrence planners approved rezoning for a south Iowa Street business district near 23rd Street. A 1900 remark about Belgian hare and Jackrabbit crossbreeding is noted from the Lawrence Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Nichols
England
Queen Elizabeth Prince Philip
Harold Macmillan
British Isles
Raymond Nichols
Kansas University
Kansas Power and Light
Bal Jeffrey
KPL
Lawrence Planning Commission
Iowa Street
23Rd Street
Southridge Plaza Development Co
Iowa
The
Lawrence Journal
Kansas
Mars
Watkins Community Museum
Also Mentioned on This Page
Journal-Worthn
W.C. Simons
Dolph Simons Sr
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Ralph Gage
Richard Brack
Bill Snead
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
al Bonner
Joe Lewis
Ralph Simons Ili
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Ogana Wiley
Tom Hombaker
Dallas Dolan
Ed Clambrone
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Kaw
Douglas County
U.S
Journal-World
P.O
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Dick Cheney
U.S. Supreme Court
Nike Ludtch
Ijworld.com
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!