Principled stand inspires Kansas lawmakers during state of the state
Gov. Mark Parkinson urges legislators to set politics aside and act for the state. He proposes a 55 cent cigarette tax increase and a 1 percent sales tax rise for three years to raise about 400 million dollars while preserving public services and funding education. The speech highlights wind energy and a rainy day fund as bold, principle driven ideas. Legislators split on tax hikes, yet Parkinson’s resolve is praised for prioritizing long term state needs.
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War on phone robots and the rise of real help lines
A Kansas University law professor notes a human versus robot clash on telephone systems. He traces a shift from human operators to automated menus and robo calls, praising new services that guarantee real people respond and suggesting regulatory action may curb irritating calls.
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Community letter calls for support of Lawrence schools
Karl Ramberg writes that 1869 Lawrence first and second schools show community strength. He recalls carving a stone school sign and urges neighbors to back all city schools despite budget pressures, arguing education defines neighborhoods and unity.
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Wrestling Gains Steam At University In 1910
Lawrence Daily World reports wrestling rising in popularity at the university as Burton C. Root, assistant physical director, trains a promising group of wrestlers. Rhodes Scholarship rules were altered to select the most outstanding individuals rather than following a regional geographic plan.
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