Prairie tourism and preservation lure Kansas into focus
A Wichita Journal profile traces Bill Kurtis and Ted Turner investing in Kansas prairie sites near Independence and Barber County. Kurtis aims to develop a Little House on the Prairie visitor hub with wagons and homestead cabins, while Turner backs native habitat restoration including prairie dogs and buffalo. The piece links private efforts with public preservation, honoring pioneer heritage and inviting broader exploration of Southeast Kansas attractions.
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Missiles as political tool in Gore Clinton missile plan
Washington analysis argues the Clinton administrations limited national missile defense is driven by campaign politics more than analysis, linking baselines to Gore and Clinton vulnerabilities. It contrasts Bush push for boost phase interception with Clinton Gores cautious 100 interceptor plan and ABM treaty stakes.
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Bush Gore clash over abortion stance on Sunday shows
Gore and Bush faced abortion questions on rival networks. Gore defended choosing rights and federal funding debate while Bush avoided pledges to appease antiabortion conservatives and weighed running mate options. Analysts note party platform and VP pick could test GOP unity on abortion.
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Postmaster notice on address changes and affiliations
Address changes for periodicals to Journal-World Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888. Member organizations Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press.
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Pleasant lunch stop earns praise for Bucky's staff
A reader from Houston writes about a positive experience at Bucky's in Lawrence. Debie Buck Engelken refilled coffee and even offered to mail forgotten sunglasses after the caller left. The note lauds Lawrence as welcoming and praises the owner for friendly service amid a broader debate on science education.
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Bank of Perry Robbery Suspects Nabbed After Shootout
Kansas troopers ended a long chase with shotgun blasts at Coeyte, arresting Evan L. Williams 25 White City and Raymond Staufenberg 24 Herington seven miles northeast of Lawrence on U S 24 40. Williams wounded slightly. both held on 75000 bond.
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White City
Raymond Staufenberg
Herington
Wheat Harvest Nears End In Local Area
Local experts report wheat harvest nearly complete with only a few small fields left to be combined. Elevator operators prepare to handle corn milo and soybeans noted as very good, possibly the best in years.
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