Endless convention brings Gunn and Pohl together in Lawrence
Kansas University professor emeritus James Gunn and author Frederik Pohl built a lasting friendship after meeting at a Chicago convention. Gunn founded a KU based science fiction gathering that drew many luminaries and helped shape careers in the field.
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James Gunn
Frederik Pohl
Gunn
Kansas University
Ku’s
Gunn Center For the
Pohl
Chicago
U.S
Lawrence
Independence Inc. helps teens with disabilities gain work experience
Giles Bruce Tia Barta recently joined Independence Inc. youth employment program in Lawrence and completed a community-based work trial at Hy Vee on Sixth Street. Barta, a courtesy clerk, praises the job and new friendships, part of a program that since 2008 has guided 92 youths through work trials, with about one third later hired.
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Mike Yoder
Journal-World Photo
Tia Barta
Hy-Vee
Sixth St
Barta
Independence Inc
Douglas County
Sixth Street
Lawrence
Ranita Wilks
Political twist raises Stakes in Senate
Kansas Republicans briefed on Pat Roberts primary prospects as Milton Wolf attacks sharpen the race. Cantor’s Virginia loss sparks questions about anti-incumbent sentiment and Roberts potential vulnerability in the August 5 Republican primary.
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Senate
Topeka
Milton Wolfs
Kansas
U.S
Pat Roberts
House
Eric Cantor
Virginia
Roberts
Washington
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