Random act of kindness helps stranded driver on Mass street
Huey, a 65 year old retired city water meter repair man, faced a stalled car with 4000 miles on a 1994 Oldsmobile on Massachusetts Street. Pat Milligan and a caravan of strangers pushed the car to 17th Street and Huey’s faith in people was restored.
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Ave
Huey
Massachusetts Street
17Th Street
Pat Milligan
Manhattan
Milligan
Mindy
Oak Hill Cemetery
Lawrence
Lawrence Days Inn
Mindy Milligan
Milligans
Dave Huey
Brick sidewalks restored in East Lawrence plan
East Lawrence will repair brick sidewalks this summer as part of a broader neighborhood history restoration funded by federal grants under the Community Development Block Grant program. The project, costing under 32000 dollars, aligns with the East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan to revive brick streets and preserve local character with input from city planners and residents.
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East Lawrence
North Lawrence
James Dewey
CDBG
Bob Siqueiros
Old Sidewalks New Bricks Repair Planned In Lawrence
Damaged brick sidewalks in East and North Lawrence will be repaired this summer with replacement of only broken bricks. Locations include 11th Street south side from Connecticut to New York, Rhode Island Street between 12th and 14th, and Locust Street between North Fourth and North Seventh. City officials emphasize historic charm and safety as C S Shephard Construction Inc. of Baldwinsville wins a $31,686 bid to perform the work.
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East
North Lawrence
11Th Street
Connecticut
New York Streets
Rhode Island Street
12Th
14Th
Locust Street
North Fourth
North Seventh
Terese Gorman
Jo Andersen
Lawrence
C & S Shephard Construction Inc
Baldwin
KU Aims to Improve Freshman and Sophomore Experience
Kansas University officials presented plans to the Kansas Board of Regents to enhance undergraduate life. They will replace graduate teaching assistants with full-time faculty in undergrad courses and designate a residence hall as a freshmen sophomores academic center with study hours and labs. The Freshman Summer Institute will expand in 1996 with a pilot succeeding, and 400 students will be recruited for a three week program.
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Topeka
Kansas University
Kansas Board of Regents
KU Goals 1992 2000 KU Regents review progress and aims
The Kansas Board of Regents annually assesses KU progress toward its goals. Chancellor Hemenway emphasizes ongoing research and high quality instruction while James Muyskens notes the honors program serves 935 students. The report highlights strengthening faculty and services for external constituencies and smoother faculty transition into college life.
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Kansas Board of Regents
Kansas University
Robert Hemenway
Hemenway
James Muyskens
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Muyskens
Officials question baby hospital stays in Kansas
In Wichita and across Kansas officials including Nancy Kassebaum and Kathleen Sebelius raise concerns about shorter hospital stays after childbirth. A bill proposed with Sen. Bill Bradley would guarantee 48 hours after vaginal births and 96 hours after Caesarean deliveries, with some exceptions.
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Wichita
Nancy Kassebaum
Linda
Kassebaum
Kansas
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Sen
Bill Bradley
D-N.j
Joe Scranton
Consumer Information
Kansas Insurance Department
American College of Obstetricians
Sky Ryders drum corps plans revival with recruiting drive
Kevin Wickliffe and Dan Jewett organize a revived Sky Ryders of Kansas City in the Lawrence area. The group, with a history in Hutchinson and national competition, aims to recruit heavily this fall as financial stability is pursued.
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Sky Ryders
Kevin Wickliffe
Lawrence
Sky Ryders Drum and Bugle Corps
Kansas City
Wickliffe
Dan Jewett
Drum and Bugle Corps
Hutchinson
American Legion
VFW
Drum Corps
de Soto
Tex
Dallas
Kansas City- Lawrence
Hutchinson Sky Ryders
Sky Ryders of
Tim Jepsen
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School
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Journal-World Photo
Pete Laufer
Sophie
Kathleen McCluskey-Fawcett
Drum and Bugle
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