Tuition law makes sense in Kansas
Editorial argues against repealing Kansas 2004 in-state tuition for students meeting residency rules, including those with uncertain immigration status who file status-affidavits. Cites Kobach claim of $12 million subsidy, but notes courts upheld the law and benefits to Kansas economy and Dreamer students. Calls lawmakers to reject repeal.
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Gold Hoard Hidden in War Belts Found by Bank Purchase
The National Bank of the city bought about 1300 dollars in gold from an immigrant from North Carolina, stored in three belts. one belt had not been unpacked since 1859 and was worn. A ball and banquet at Eldridge House Friday night promises an elegant city entertainment. Reprinted from local writer Sarah St. John.
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North Korea and Olympic propaganda under Kim family rule
Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen condemns media fawning over North Korea at the PyeongChang Games. He highlights brutal repression, forced labor camps, malnutrition, and executions, arguing coverage glosses regime brutality and distracts from the public danger of Pyongyang’s nuclear aims.
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Marc A. Thiessen
Washington Post Writers Group
Mister Rogers Neighborhood Debuts on NE T V
February 19 1968 marks the national debut of Mister Rogers Neighborhood on NE T and begins a 31 season run. Also noted are Kansas 1881 alcohol prohibition and FDRs 9066 order, plus Betty Friedans The Feminine Mystique published in 1963.
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Fred Rogers
National Educational Television
PBS
Kansas
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Three reasons Americans should be worried today
The Doomsday Clock demonstrates heightened risk of a man made disaster as 40 percent fear economic hardship and global threats. Trust in institutions has plunged, complex problems like drug addiction and terrorism rise, and “fake news” and “alternate facts” hinder public discourse. Budig and Heaps urge courage, listening, compromise, and accountability.
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