Clinton Lake considered for Kansas lakeside resort plan
Kansas lawmakers review six state parks as potential resort sites including Clinton Lake west of Lawrence. Clinton ranks mid, but officials say access and interstate improvements via the Turnpike could boost attractiveness. Corps leases prevent ownership, so incentives needed. Lawrence, Topeka and Kansas City proximity make Clinton ideal, with state watchful of community support. Programs for KU groups could benefit from a resort.
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Beatles arrive in New York for first American tour
On February 7, 1964, The Beatles landed at JFK Airport in New York to a throng of screaming fans, launching their historic first U.S. tour. Also notes mark Charles Dickens born in 1812 and 1904 Baltimore fire aftermath.
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Hollywood films spark populist politics in the 1990s
Mark Shields compares films As Good As It Gets Titanic and Good Will Hunting to populist politics, arguing Hollywood channels real differences in a middle ground between liberal social issues and conservative fiscal aims. He cites HMOs Titanic class divides and Will Hunting's antiestablishment stance as modern political barometers.
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Republicans Struggle for Policy Leadership in Clinton Era
Mona Charen argues Republicans lack clear policy leadership amid Bill Clinton's scandals. She urges countering with substantive proposals, funds for voter education, and bold stands on education, childcare credits, and moral accountability, noting symbolic moves like renaming Reagan National Airport and opposition to Satcher distract from real reforms.
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Headquarters Counseling Center defends alcohol abuse services
Marcia Epstein argues Headquarters Counseling Center remains a 24 hour resource in Douglas County for alcohol abuse prevention and intervention. The center offers immediate counseling, referrals, overnight stays, safety talks, First Call For Help, and support groups, funded by United Way, KU, the city, foundations and private donors, with 21,000 volunteer hours annually.
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Kansas Union bicycle theft ring tied to nationwide chop shop scheme
In 1973 a series of bicycle thefts on and around the Kansas University campus were linked by local officials to a national bike theft ring. Local bikes traced to many parts of the country were sold or disassembled for parts in a chop shop scheme. In 1958 Troop 54 produced five Eagle Scouts AJ Norris Milton Topping Barrett Spurgeon Dale Israel and Gary Plumb.
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Walk to cemetery proposed by city council
The February 7 1898 Lawrence Journal notes a plan to build a walk to Oak Hill Cemetery east of the city limits. It urges council support as a worthy, low cost project to be completed before spring rains or summer dust.
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