KU Hoch Auditorium funding gains legislative support
KU officials pressed a $1 million request to plan Hoch Auditorium’s rebuilding amid previous budget resistance from Gov. Finney. The Joint Committee on State Building Construction endorsed the allocation, with House subcommittee backing, signaling momentum as lawmakers review the project’s costs and priority.
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Zurich park crime policy as caution against legalization
Opinion piece argues that Zurich's legalized drugs and prostitution in a downtown park has led to rising drug addiction and disease, challenging the premise that such acts are victimless. It warns that adopting similar policies in the United States would worsen public health and urban blight.
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Health care meeting draws 300 seniors in Fletcher Bell Kansas
In Fletcher Bell Kansas the state insurance commissioner said he was stunned by a turnout exceeding 300 senior citizens at a health care coverage meeting. Late arrivals crowded the senior center as concern over care costs and quality grew, with more sessions planned locally.
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Buchanan and Brown: distractions in 1992 race
The piece argues Pat Buchanan and Jerry Brown are loud protest candidates riding anti establishment sentiment. It critiques their aggressive rhetoric, questionable solutions, and media fixation, calling them distractions while real campaigns push toward substantive policy plans and broader support.
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Wimp factor hinders Tsongas in Miami
Column argues Tsongas cannot win as he lacks forceful delivery and tough posture. It contrasts Tsongas unfavorably with Buchanan and Reagan, notes Bush adapted after early wimp image, and stresses the candidate’s speech style over policy. Putin?
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Look-alike cancer fundraisers alarm Kansas reader
A Kansas reader warns about look-alike organizations soliciting money in the name of cancer relief. They mimic reputable groups and spend most funds on fundraising and administration, with minimal support for research. Larry Maxey, 847 Avalon Rd., urges scrutiny before donating.
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Fifty years ago in history awards and births noted
February 26 1942 marked the Best Picture win for How Green Was My Valley and an Oscar for director John Ford. Gary Cooper earned Best Actor for Sergeant York while Joan Fontaine won Best Actress for Suspicion. Victor Hugo born 1802 Besancon. Napoleon escaped Elba 1815. Buffalo Bill Cody born 1846. Second French Republic proclaimed 1848. New York Citys first pneumatic subway opened 1870. 22nd Amendment ratified 1951.
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