The Decline of Russia’s Space Ambitions in a New Era
The piece laments the fading role of Russia in space exploration. It notes Mir may be left unmanned and destined to burn up, funds to rescue it scarce, and NASA urging focus on a new international station. It warns of waning US public interest and funding for space efforts.
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1776 Congress forms committee to draft independence
On June 11 1776 the Continental Congress set up a committee to draft a Declaration of Independence from Britain. In 1509 Henry VIII wed Catherine of Aragon. In 1919 Sir Barton won the Belmont Stakes becoming racing's first Triple Crown winner. In 1947 the government ended sugar rationing for households and institutions.
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Invisible primary runs as social conservatives fight for GOP balance
Social conservatives press to shape the 2000 Republican contest in New Hampshire and beyond. Bush, Dole, Kasich face a shifting religious-right dynamic as Forbes, Quayle, Bauer and Buchanan vie for influence, with early events in Alaska and Louisiana signaling an earlier, more fragmented primary season.
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Bauer
Colorado
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New Hampshire
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David Shrubman
Theaston Globe
After Columbine era debates on school violence and prayer
The article discusses varied responses to school violence and student prayer following Columbine. It cites Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold clues, a Calvert County Maryland senior who walked out of commencement, Julie Schenk’s invocation approval, Nick Becker, and ACLU involvement. Becker opposed the moment of reflection plan and faced assembly re entry rules, receiving his diploma later.
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Dylan Klebold
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Maryland
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Nick Becker
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ACLU
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Debate on religion, limits, and school gun violence ethics
Cal Thomas argues that imposed agnosticism and censorship of faith harm society. He contrasts Nick Becker’s profanity with Darrell Scott’s Columbine tribute, urging broad tolerance for belief while lamenting laws that fail to curb violence and enforce respect for faith in schools.
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Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Postmaster advises address change for Journal-World
Journal-World requests readers send address updates to Q. Box 888 in Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888. The instruction lists the mailing box for correspondence and indicates the newsroom location.
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Lawrence
Kan
Lawrence Quaker Meeting urges year-round homeless shelter
Oread Friends Meeting co clerks Loring Henderson and Francis Elling urge Lawrence City Commission to establish a permanent full time shelter for the homeless. The letter notes a three year weekday program run by Community Drop In Center and argues a center would stabilize lives reduce begging and enable better access to services for over 100 citizens and would be nonsectarian.
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Lawrence
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Francis Elling
Oread Friends Meeting
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Wheat harvest optimism and dairy princess crowned
Grain executives foresee ample rail cars for 1974 Kansas wheat harvest despite past shortages while drought and disease hit the nation harder. Kansas fared better than many states. Michele Ann Shultz, 17, a Lawrence High School graduate, was crowned Douglas County dairy princess. Lawrence hospital board interviews two finalists for LH administrator. Donald Masor resigned to take a Denver post.
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Lawrence Vitrified Brick Company Incorporation 1899
The Lawrence Journal notes the Lawrence Vitrified Brick company is incorporated with capital stock of $32,000. It reports the Santa Fe railroad will build a switch to the brick company yards located near First and Alabama, beside today’s Burcham Park.
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