Kansas bioscience authority defends value despite bumps
In a Kansas House hearing Kansas Bioscience Authority supporters argue the agency justified its 2004 creation by attracting the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan and the National Cancer Institute designation for KU Medical Center. CEO Duane Cantrell outlined a move to self sufficiency with a $105 million three year plan while the board tightens bets and pulls back 57 million in underperforming commitments.
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Sympathy for the Affluent in the War on Wealth
Leonard Pitts Jr. writes in the Miami Herald that a letter from multimillionaire Tom Perkins reveals grim satire on wealth disparity. He mocks the idea that the rich face oppression while drawing parallels to Nazi-era suffering, urging readers to reassess who the real victims are in wealth inequality.
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Elvis memories from Graceland to Bing Crosby moments
George Gurley recalls a Memphis stop en route to New Orleans and Graceland, where Elvis lore, memorabilia, and pop culture echo from Elvis Burgers to blue suede shoes. He reflects on Elvis’s impact, compares eras, and recalls Miss Atkins dancing lessons and classic tunes from Heartbreak Hotel to Hound Dog.
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Public Forum: Kind Stranger Helps Winded Walker in Kansas
In a public forum letter from Lawrence, Jane Jewell thanks a passing driver who stopped to help retrieve her walker after strong winds blew it away on a busy street. She notes the driver's humor and acknowledges the assist as a memorable Kansas moment.
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Old Home Town 100 in 1914 Fire Test
Lawrence Daily Journal World reports February 2 1914 that Fire Chief W F Reinisch tested his department with a still alarm from Holloway Grocery. Wagons arrived in five and a half minutes covering eleven blocks. The chief praised the response as vindicating the Lawrence Fire Department.
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Old Home Town history feature at Lawrence journal world
Lawrence Journal World revisits Old Home Town to explore local histories and notable residents from Lawrence, Kansas, profiling preserved sites, family stories, and community landmarks. The piece gathers archival notes, photos, and expert commentary to reveal changes across decades.
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