Kansas Health Foundation funds Leadership Lawrence endowment
The Kansas Health Foundation, a Wichita based philanthropy, endows $100000 to Leadership Lawrence and 16 other leadership programs statewide. The foundation, endowed from Wesley Medical Center sales in 1985, now grants about $20 million yearly to health and youth projects across Kansas, including Lawrence group support this year with 11000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters and 25000 to Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence as part of its community leadership initiative.
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Battle lines form as Bush prepares to push agenda
As Bush nears inauguration, Democrats pledge cooperation yet seek to protect Medicare drug coverage and tax cut size. Republicans warn against bipartisan concessions, while McCain moves to push finance reform. Bush Cheney vow to press campaign promises amid narrow majorities and brewing clashes.
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Public Forum: Lawrence Winter Walkability and Snow Law
Letters discuss Lawrence Kansas as a diverse, active city while noting snow and ice on sidewalks. A contributor questions sidewalk maintenance and legal accountability for injuries, weighing homeowner versus city liability.
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Ray C
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Packages at the Postoffice in 1900 Christmas rush
Old Lawrence headlines note a surge of Christmas packages arriving at the post office in late December 1900. Mail volume spurs plans for Sunday delivery and possible extra work for carriers, with customers urged to pick up parcels to ensure holiday timing. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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We People Need Respect From GOP On Black Votes
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues that black voters confront the GOP with real questions about policy and accountability, noting that other groups see tangible payoffs for backing candidates. He cites Clinton's Africa visit and calls for being acknowledged, not sidelined, by political leaders. The piece ends with Pitts highlighting the feeling of invisibility among Black Americans.
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