Douglas County near 100000 population milestone
The Journal-World outlines Douglas County likely crossing 100000 residents after the 2000 census and the impact on federal funding for housing education and health. It notes new regulations and growth pressures, plus sheriff budget cuts that drop the DARE program to meet financial needs. The piece suggests considering consolidated government and law enforcement to manage future demands.
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Journal-World
Douglas County
U.S. Census Bureau
Mike Wildgen
Wildgen
Loren Anderson
Anderson
Judicial and Law Enforcement Center
Lawrence
Pou County
Cor
McCain fuels drive for campaign finance reform victory
Mark Shields argues that McCain's national cachet and reform push forced Congress to disclose 527 groups funding political ads. The 92 6 Senate vote preceded a 385 39 House tally, underscoring McCain's influence and the shift against undisclosed money in politics.
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Jimmy Carter
Tip O’neill
House
Senate
Trent Lott
Rmiss
Tom DeLay
R-Tex
Arizona
John McCain
McCain
Wall Street Journal
NBC News
al Gore
George W. Bush
Bush
Gore
Mike Castle
Delaware
Gov
United States
Congress
Castle
Chris Shays
R-Conn
Marty Meehan
D-Mass
Amo Houghton
R-N.y
Russ Feingold
Wisconsin
Joe Lieberman
Connecticut
Shays
Meehan
Dennis Hastert
Ronald Reagan
Bill Clinton
Clinton
John Glenn
Mark Shields
Creators Syndicate
Historical illiteracy worries Congress on civics knowledge
Washington Post columnist David Broder reports a survey showing college seniors misidentify Yorktown victor and Gettysburg Address source. Only 22 percent could name Gettysburg, and 65 percent would fail a college history test. Experts debate curriculum, resources, and the need to emphasize American history in colleges.
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Washington
Yorktown
William Tecumseh Sherman
Ulysses S. Grant
Douglas MacArthur
George Washington
Amherst
Williams
Grinnell
Harvard
Duke
University of Michigan
Grant
Congress
Ation
America
Joe Lieberman
Connecticut
American Council of Trustees
American Council of Trustees and Alumni
U.S. News & World Report
National Assessment of Educational Progress
NAEP
Council of Trustees and Alumni
Lynne V. Cheney
Amita Jones
American Historical Assn
Kenneth T. Jackson
Organization of American Historians
Columbia University
Association
Tennessee
Lieberman
David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
Public Forum Critiques Traffic Study on Louisiana Street
Robert Hagen of Lawrence defends a traffic calming study for Louisiana Street, arguing roundabouts reduce crashes and improve flow while an arterial street status should match actual usage. He notes phased plans, broader applicability, and that editorial tone ignores local context and potential gradual implementation.
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Journal- World
Louisiana
Thesday
Studo
Louisiana Street
Lenexa
Overland Park
Olathe
Topeka
Lawrence
23Rd Street
Robert Hagen
Old Home Town Mourns John Miller Former Lawrence Fire Chief
John Miller former Lawrence fire chief died at his home after a heart attack at age 70. He guided the department through formative years and served during difficult times. Retirement from the local school board included Kenneth Anderson Richard Holzmeister and John Spearman Sr.
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John Miller
Lawrence
Miller
Kenneth Anderson
Richard Holzmeister
John Spearman
Brady for State Senate backed by Lawrence World editor
The Lawrence World published July 2 1900 backing J Brady editor and Kansas State Senate candidate. It opposed Albert Henley Lawrence entrepreneur, accusing him of tax dodging and underreporting wealth after selling Consolidated Barbed Wire to American Steel and Wire Company.
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Lawrence World
J. Brady
Kansas State Senate
Brady
Albert Henley
Lawrence
The
World
Henley
American Steel and Wire Company
Watkins Community Museum
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Suutor Ediltor
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
Bultar
al Bonner
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Ralph Gage
Dolph Simons JI
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
Tom Hornbaker
Dallas Dolan
Joe Lewis
W.C. Simons
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Aud Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
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