KU Tuition Debate Faces Regents On Catching Up Plan
KU officials and the Kansas Board of Regents clashed over a five year plan to double tuition, with chancellor Robert Hemenway urging increases below six percent and suggestions to hold to inflation around 3.4 percent. Regents pressed for lower rises, including a target near five percent, while considering differential tuition in professional schools and the impact on families.
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Obama surge could tilt Democratic race toward nomination
Carl P. Leubsdorf reports Obama nears clinching the Democratic nomination as wins in Wisconsin and Texas tighten the delegate gap. Clinton faces money woes, staff shakeups, and debates while Obama expands support among whites and blacks. A Pennsylvania win remains pivotal, with superdelegates and Florida Michigan disputes looming.
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Washington
Dallas Morning News
Public Forum letters on religion and policy spark debate
A reader letters page discusses the role of religion in government, postage costs, air quality and coal plants, gun culture, and public policy. Contributors from Lawrence and Kansas voice concerns about constitutional references to faith, postal service costs, air pollution impacts, and rise of gun ownership.
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Kansas
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Lawrence
Old Home Town Kansas hearing on drinking age stalls action
In a crowded session Kansans debated raising the 3.2 beer drinking age from 18 to 21 amid protests by some Kansas University students. The issue remains unresolved as lawmakers study potential changes. A separate report notes a tank rupture near Lawrence causing over 250000 in damage and minor injuries to two workers, with 6000 tons of urea ammonium nitrate solution spilled. The Lawrence Daily World recalls the Vancil murder case where a hung jury appears possible. Sheriff Woodward faces questions over mileage fees after arresting five young men by telephone for disturbing a public meeting, as a rain prevented in person arrests.
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Journal-World Letters Policy Guidance for Submissions
The Journal-World invites public forum letters under 250 words and relevant public interest. The paper may edit content without altering viewpoints and requires the author name address and telephone number. Submissions may be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters@ljworld.com.
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