School Board Vote Prompts Parental Outcry Over Wednesday Release
Lawrence school board faces a plan requiring all Hall elementary and junior high students to be released early every Wednesday for teacher collaboration time. The proposal, void of public input, aims to free teachers for staff development and curriculum work, raising concerns about daily pickup logistics and the impact on working parents and student learning.
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Major historical milestones from 1844 to 1978 marked
Key dates include 1844 founding of the YMCA in London, 1925 Walter P Chrysler forming Chrysler Corp, 1933 first drive in theater in Camden, 1934 SEC creation, 1942 Midway Allied victory, 1966 James Meredith shot near a Mississippi highway, 1968 RFK dies in Los Angeles, and 1978 California Prop 13 approval cutting property taxes.
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Optimism Buoys Clinton Amid Crisis Fears
Mark Shields notes rising U S optimism in 1998 helped Clinton despite ongoing allegations. He cites California voters praising direction and compares 1974 Nixon era confidence, warning depleted trust could threaten Clinton in a national crisis.
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Commentary Versus Policy in 2000 GOP Field
The column surveys Newt Gingrich, John Kasich, George W. Bush, and Ken Starr amid debate on Israel policy and Clinton governance. It notes Kasich’s rising profile, Bush as a potential front-runner, and Starr’s push to present evidence while the public weighs accountability. Bob Hope is praised for lasting impact on comedy and cultural commentary.
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Postmaster notice and mailing address for Journal-World
A postal instruction directs readers to send address changes to the Journal-World at P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 United States. It notes periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas and lists bureau and press association memberships.
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Lawrence
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Clarification on Big Bang headlines and neutrino mass
Adrian L. Melott, Kansas University physics professor, challenges a Journal-World headline claiming the Big Bang theory could be changed by neutrino mass. He argues neutrino mass does not alter the theory but fills in unknown details. He notes science journalism often errs. He explains letters to the Public Forum must be brief and include full contact details.
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Adrian L. Melott
Kansas University
Journal-World
Jworld.com
Finalists Named for Kansas Boys State Governor Race
In 1973 two finalists for Kansas Boys State governor were Jesse Milan Jr and Steve Cousins. Douglas County Democrats had not announced candidates for major offices by the August primary deadline. County chairman Frank McDonald said a slate would come but work remained. Farmer John Vogel projected excellent prospects for banner wheat crops in the region.
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Jesse Milan Jr
Lawrence
Steve Cousins
Prairie Village
Douglas County
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Democrat
John Vogel
39th Anniversary of the Republican Party in Kansas
A reprint notes Oscar E. Learnard's June 6 1898 address recalling the founding GOP conference in 1859 at age 26. It cites the free state party’s stance on race, the inclusion of the word white in Wyandotte’s constitution, and its near removal in 1867 before the 14th amendment national changes. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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Kansas City Gazette
Republican Party
Kansas
Oscar E. Learnard
Journal
the Gazette
Co. Learnard
Free State Party
Wyandotte
Watkins Community Museum
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