State privatization of adoption services under fire
Editorial questions privatizing adoption and foster care in Kansas. Lutheran Social Services faced bankruptcy after a flat rate system left subcontractors unpaid. SRS says it paid all it can, but lawmakers warn the state risks leaving charity groups to cover shortfalls. The piece calls for additional funding or tighter oversight to prevent contractors from bearing the cost.
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Kansas
Lutheran Social Services
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
SRS
Joyce Allegrucci
Children and Family Policy
Allegrucci
Shelter
Lawrence
Salvation Army
Wichita
Journal- World
Notable deaths and patents from 19th century history
The entry recalls Ulysses S. Grant dying in 1885 at Mount McGregor New York at age 63. It notes William Austin Burt receiving a patent for a typographer in 1829, an early fore runner of the typewriter. It also mentions a Kennedy family private memorial Mass in New York City a year ago after John F Kennedy Jr and his wife Carolyn and sister in law Lauren Bessette died in a Martha's Vineyard plane crash.
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Ulysses S. Grant
United States
Mount McGregor
N.Y
William Austin Burt
Mount Vernon
Mich
Kennedy
New York City
John F. Kennedy Jr
Carolyn
Lauren Bessette
Martha's Vineyard
Voters See Stakes Rise in Tight 2000 Campaign
Washington Post columnist David notes voters in four swing states remain skeptical about Gore and Bush, with focus on running mates and conventions. Michigan races for governor, the state Supreme Court fight, and party control loom large as turnout hinges on perceived stakes. Public sentiment varies from doubt to cautious optimism.
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Lansino
Mica
America
al Gore
Texas
George W. Bush
White House
Gore
Bush
Bob Jones University
Dan Balz
Washington Post
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
Howard McConnell
Upper Dublin
Philadelphia
Wilson
Jim Turmer
Saline
Mich
Congress
Washington
Spencer Abraham
Debbie Stabenow
Lansing
Dianne Byrum
Mike Rogers
Stabenow
State Supreme Court
House of Representatives
John Engler
David
Washington Post Writers Group
French fight for civilized dining in a fast food era
Jim Hoagland argues that switching to one handed meals reflects a global shift in dining culture. He notes 7-Eleven efficiency, Go-Gurt's rise at General Mills, and French resistance to rapid, convenience driven eating. He cites Jose Bove's McDonalds protest and broader fears about food safety and globalization.
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Washington
Joseph Conrad
Belgian Congo
Jonathan Eig
Register
Big
Wall Street Journal
America
Journal
Steve Sanger
General Mills Inc
Betty Crocker
Sanger
General Mills
United States
France
Seiier
Jose Bove
McDon
Bove
U.S
Jim Hoagland
Washington Post Writers Group
Hoaglands
Washpost.com
Public Forum on Bus Ridership and City Finance
A reader calculates potential public bus income at 300000 rides yearly at 50 cents, then questions whether a 2000000 dollar fleet purchase is justifiable. He compares it to downtown parking revenue, mocks cost efficiency, and suggests city officials use calculators to illustrate the math.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
David Holroyd
Lawrence crime changes and police focus urged in 1975 report
In 1975 Lawrence crime rose non-violent offenses and burglaries while violent crime fell. Barkley Clark urged police to curb non-violent crime. FBI Director Clarence Kelley pledged tougher national efforts. West 23rd Street will add a fifth turn lane, altering driver habits. A 12 year old boy, John Lewis of Perry, caught a 19 pound catfish with goldfish bait in the Delaware River. In 1900 the Lawrence World noted dam machinery failure forcing improvised power and the paper split with the Jeffersonian.
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Lawrence
Barkley Clark
FBI
Clarence Kelley
Kansas University
West 23Rd Street
John Lewis
Perry
Delaware River
Lawrence World
Jeff
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Sixth
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John Taylor
Ann Gardner
al Bonner
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Ralph Gage
Dolph Simons Jii
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
H.R
Tom Hornbaker
Cotraller
Dallas Dolan
Joe Lewis
Circadition
W.C. Simons
P.O. Box
Lawrence, Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
David Broder
IM Hoagland
Ourselves
Ijworld.com
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