NEA reauthorization faces debate over art obscenity rules
The nation debates NEA funding amid protests over what counts as obscene art while praising hundreds of arts grants and local programs like the KU Concert Series and Lawrence Arts Center. A merit based panel review could guide funding, yet critics warn of restrictive outcomes. Meanwhile Kansas City public funds abuse prompts calls for tougher penalties and closing bankruptcy loopholes to deter white collar crime.
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Congress
National Endowment of the Arts
NEA
Kansas University
Lawrence Arts Center
National Council On the Arts
Lawrence
National Assembly of Local Arts
Kansas City
U.S. Supreme Court
Kansas City School Board
Savings and Loan and Banking
Kansas University honors Clarke Wescoe as class hero in 1965
The 1965 graduates designated Chancellor Clarke Wescoe as class hero with class president John Mays of Lyons presenting a oversized medal. Rain eased as floods abated but early surveys showed heavy crop damage. Lawrence High School named L R Perry as physical education and athletic director, succeeding Chalmer Woodard who moves to McPherson College as football coach and AD.
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Kansas University
Clarke Wescoe
John Mays
Lyons
Wescoe
L.R
Dad’’ Perry
Lawrence High School
Chalmer Woodard
McPherson College
Californias Referendum Trend Prompts National Debate
A California referendum driven year by special interests and quick ballot votes shows 39.5 percent turnout approving 15 statewide measures including tax hikes and wildlife funding. The piece argues instant popular government undermines deliberative legislative processes and contrasts state ballot power with Congress under pressure from media and lobbies.
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California
Congress
Thornburgh image drive prompts calls for independent probe
The column blasts Attorney General Dick Thornburgh for recusals in a cocaine inquiry tied to his inner circle. It questions the lack of an independent counsel, notes polygraph testing of ten Justice officials, and contrasts handling of Barry sting with narcotics probes. Thornburgh defends his choice to recuse and cites no improper conduct.
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Washington
Recusal
Entrapment
U.S. Department of Justice
Dick Thornburgh
Ed Meese
Henry Barr
Harrisburg
Thornburgh
U.S
Ed Dennis
Dennis
Jack Keeney
Department
Keeney
Justice
Ner
Marion Barry
Barry
Congress
David Johnston
New York Times
The
Public forum letters critique postal costs and local park changes
Editor Joyce Vines of Eudora argues against privatizing the U S Postal Service citing efficiency gains and rural service stability while detailing price comparisons and productivity data. Readers blast park changes at Veterans Park criticizing excessive paving and signage as well as recycling hours and Riverfront signs in a satirical, opinionated closing note.
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Journal-World
Jenkin Lloyd Jones
United States
U.S
Canada
Britain
Japan
West Germany
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Postal Service
Veterans Park
C.M. Barsotti
1846
Ohio
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Dolph Simons Sr
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Pennsylvania
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Texas
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Treasury
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White House
Tom Wicker
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Eudora
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