Dole Institute dedication opens with war memories panel
Buck Newsom, a WWII naval aviator from Lawrence, reflects on fading memories while joining a four day dedication of the Dole Institute of Politics at Kansas University. Former Sen. Bob Dole and ex presidents Ford and Carter were among dignitaries, with events including a gala, private dinner, and a Heritage Memory Tent for veterans.
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Lawrence
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Kansas University
West
Bob Dole
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Dole Institute
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Lawrence Holidome
McDonald Drive
Gerald Ford
Jimmy
Dole Institute Opens to Public With Veterans Memory Wall
Jean Snedeger and her husband Charles join a steady stream of visitors at the Dole Institute of Politics as they view the Memory Wall showing 960 Kansas World War II veterans. A sailor’s photo draws smiles as the center prepares for its dedication at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Crews worked late Friday to complete preparations.
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Jean Snedeger
Dole Institute of Politics
Charles
Kansas
Mike Yoder
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van and
Shannon Vandaveer
Riley
Lawrence
Dole Institute Dedication Highlights Start Today
Major events kick off with an interfaith worship service at 10 am and Lied Center access for ticket holders at 9 am. A two story video screen will show the ceremony, J Dance featuring Glenn Miller Orchestra runs 7 pm to 10 pm, sold out. An alternate Jazzhaus Big Band dance begins at 7 pm. Also today airplane display 9 am to 7 pm at Lawrence Municipal Airport and the Memory Tent veterans stories 11 30 am to 8 pm west campus.
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Dole Institute
Iraqi recruits rush to join new army program
In the wake of a U.S. soldiers death, hundreds of former Iraqi soldiers and men line enlistment centers nationwide. The coalition opens applications for the first Iraqi army battalion, with 775 slots and early August training under U.S. contractors as plans aim for about 30 battalions within two years. Brig. Gen. Jonathan Riley notes seed of the future army while Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez leads coalition forces in Baghdad.
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Lawmakers stay true to donors study finds
The Associated Press analyzed six House measures and compared votes to campaign donations from donor groups. The House passed five bills while defeating an overtime pay rule change. Big funders tended to back lawmakers who voted with their donors on most issues.
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Associated Press
House
Nonpartisan Center For Responsive Politics
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