Recreation cooperation eyed to expand city services
City, county and school district explore shared maintenance crews and facilities to cut costs and expand recreation offerings. A proposed municipal center at west Lawrence could house city hall and recreational space alongside schools. Public private partnerships may provide affordable programs while preserving access for non students.
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Free State High School
Free State
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Lawrence
Centennial Park Recreation Center
Centennial Park Center
Gephardt Gore debate signals healthy party dispute
David Broder notes the Gephardt Gore clash over budget and trade with China is a vital overdue contest within the Democratic Party. He argues the exchange reflects broader shifts since Clinton era policies, with Gore defending modernization while Gephardt champions traditional liberal values and work requirements.
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Washington
al Gore
House
Dick Gephardt
Gephardt
Clinton
China
Gore
New Hampshire
Bill Clinton
Jerry Brown
Paul Tsongas
Bush
Repub
Congress
Washington Post
ABC News
America
Nashua, N.H
Chamber of Commerce
Nashua
United States
David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
Confidence and unemployment lift US economy amid political fatigue
Consumer confidence reaches a 28 year high in May while the unemployment rate falls to 4.9 percent in April, signaling a robust economy. The piece notes inflation hints and urges that strong labor markets reduce political maneuvering around reform and scandals, shaping voter mood. It discusses crime declines linked to employment, and asks if rising confidence will shift focus from welfare to economic issues.
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Arkansas
Paula Jones
China
Conference Board
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Clinton
U.S
Periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas
The notice lists USPS 306 520 periodicals postage paid in Lawrence Kansas. It notes membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the Associated Press as part of standard newspaper affiliations.
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Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Piano Sale at KU Spurs Questions on Use of State Property
A reader questions the annual piano sale at Murphy Hall on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence. The event, held May 30–31, allegedly features loaned pianos from Yamaha Corp and Jenkins Music Co and may include sale of new pianos. The letter asks if converting a state building to private showroom use is appropriate and notes concerns about university piano contracts. The same issue touches on 1997 to 1998 budget cuts and administration headcount.
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University of Kansas
Lawrence
Kansas
Journal-World
Kansas City
KXTR
Murphy Hall
Yamaha Corp
Jenkins Music Company
State of Kansas
University
Tom Clark
24Th
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KU Receives Major Gifts During Commencement Weekend
Three large gifts were announced for Kansas University. Elizabeth Sprague and the late Amelia Sprague funded the Sprague Apartments for retired faculty. The C L Burts of Hutchinson donated oil sketches used in statehouse murals by John Steuart Curry. Mr and Mrs Luther Lewis provided funds to build two major dormitories.
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Kansas University
Sprague
Elizabeth Sprague
Amelia Sprague
Statehouse
John Steuart Curry
C.L. Burts
Hutchinson
Luther Lewis
Dyche's Summer Plans Stated in Lawrence Journal
On June 4, 1897 the Lawrence Journal notes speculation about Professor Dyche after he left Kansas. It confirms he will stay the summer and jokes he may chase the north pole again, with correspondents insisting he bring back a petition from the pole.
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Lawrence Journal
Dyche
Kansas
North Pole
Watkins Community Museum
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