Pilot Programs Push to 65 for U.S. Airline Captains
Editorial argues a retirement age rise to 65 for pilots with a 60–65 captain gap rule requiring a co pilot under 60. It endorses armed pilot training and calls for strong supervision, better administration, and public safety focus while noting industry support and concerns.
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U.S
Bob Marshall
Kansas University
Fort Scott
Marshall
Public financing for presidency fading amid candidate spending
Peter A. Brown explains that public funding created after Watergate to cap big money in campaigns is effectively dead as major contenders in 2008 reject federal subsidies to chase private donors. He notes the lure of unlimited TV ads, the bundling of millions from donors, and the shift by both parties led by Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama toward private fundraising despite spending limits.
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Oval Office
Hillary Clinton
New York
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John Edwards
Massachusetts
Mitt Romney
John McCain
Arizona
Rudy Giuliani
Bush
John Kerry
Kerry
Old Home Town 1982 Lawrence City Manager decision
Buford Watson would remain Lawrence city manager after a thorough job evaluation. He expressed satisfaction, pledging to meet the commission’s wishes. Local farmers complain of excessive moisture hindering planting and field work. The 1907 Lawrence Daily World notes ongoing legislature talks on primary elections, possible discontinuation of the Santa Fe fast mail train, Good Roads Bill prospects, and a reference to The Clansman on the loose.
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Lawrence
Watson
Lawrence Daily World
Theresa
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Douglas County
Graduation rate honesty sets March Madness tone
Former university leaders discuss basketball success stories focusing on graduation rates and integrity. Gene Budig notes African American players post strong graduation gains, highlights NCAA reform hopes, and praises Roy Williams and John Beilein for balancing academics with athletics.
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Lawrence
Jayhawks
North Carolina
Jerry West
Mountaineer
Morgantown
West Virginia
Roy Williams
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
John Beilein
WVU
Gene A. Budig
Illinois State University
West Virginia University
Kansas University
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