Politics of education in Kansas regents row with Bicknell
The Kansas Senate rejected former Gov. Finney's pick Gene Bicknell 20 to 20, signaling a partisan clash over qualifications and political payoff. Graves then named four regents, signaling a shift to merit-focused appointments for higher education.
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Joan Finney
Pittsburg
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Senate
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Kansas
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Finney
Slattery
Bill Graves
Board of Regents
Graves
Today in history highlights from February events
On February 11 notable events include the 1945 Yalta Agreement signed by Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin ending WWII alliance planning. Other milestones feature Gov. Gerry’s 1812 redistricting, Edison's birth in 1847, Bernadette Soubirous’s Lourdes vision in 1858, Lincoln leaving Springfield in 1861, the 1929 Lateran Treaty recognizing Vatican City, the 1937 GM sit down strike settlement, Khomeini's Iran return to power in 1979, Sharansky's release in 1986, the Episcopal Church consecration of Barbara Harris in 1989, and Janet Reno’s 1993 nomination as attorney general.
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Lourdes
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Springfield
Ill
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Italy
Vatican City
General Motors
United Automobile Workers Union
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
Iran
Natan Sharansky
Soviet Union
Barbara C. Harris
Episcopal Church
Clinton
Miami
Janet Reno
Journal-World Postmaster Notice
Address change instructions for readers sent to the Journal-World with PO Box details and postal information. Mentions USPS code and that the paper is a second class mail item. Lists affiliations with Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press.
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Hearings urged on Mexico loan amid Clinton affair
The piece argues for Senate inquiries into the Clinton administration bailout of Mexico, citing economic risks, timing, and the need for information. It notes Sen. D Amato’s promise of hearings, questions about why the public was not warned, and calls for accountability from Treasury and Congress. It warns against silent acceptance of the deal.
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Banking Committee
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Florida
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Washington
U.S
Henry Kaufman
Wall Street Journal
U.s.mexico
Democrats Show Compassion In Dayton Homeless Shelter Plan
Ohio Congressman Tony Hall promotes a bipartisan approach to homelessness by opening the Montgomery County Democratic Party HQ in Dayton as a shelter with bunk beds. The project, funded privately by the party and supported by local officials, aims to reduce shelter costs and connect homeless residents with services and job training.
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Ohio
Tony Hall
Dayton
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Montgomery County
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St. Vincent
Lieberman
Jim Butler
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Veterans and lawmakers clash over war history and property rights
A reader praises veterans groups urging Smithsonian to present true history of the atomic bomb and Enola Gay, then shifts to critique of tax appeals as private property rights are debated. Letters discuss invasion risks, Panamanian troop movement, and pride in American resilience, followed by calls to protect private home ownership against local government overreach.
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Pacific
U.S
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Quail Pointe Ter
Journal-World
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Board of Tax Appeals
Cashatt
Topeka
Congress
Delpha Badger
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Kansas House approves 15 more Kansas Highway Patrol officers
In 1970 the Kansas House voted to add fifteen officers to the Kansas Highway Patrol staff, expanding state law enforcement resources.
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Kansas House
Kansas Highway Patrol
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