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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 2000
Page
7
A Kansas survey of teachers hired in 1997 shows 30 percent left within two years. Lawrence officials cite overwork and stagnant salaries as key retention problems, while former Teachers of the Year highlight heavy paperwork, large classes, planning time shortages, and lack of respect as factors driving departures.
In Topeka downtown a storefront tells how crime is perceived with six shoplifting incidents in five years at the Gentlemen's Rack on Kansas Avenue. City officials note Topeka ranks high in national crime rates, while residents believe high reporting keeps the numbers inflated and local safety intact.
Lecompton hosts Territorial Days with wax hand booths, parade, and crafts along Elmore Street. Aaron Brooks, 11, had his wax hand dip at Moon Valley Wax Works while Elora Paslay, 3, dressed as the Statue of Liberty sat in a wagon. Megan Clemons, 11, won children's parade with a red white and blue bike. Jessica Christman, 8, placed third with a Jayhawk balloon. Visitors toured Territorial Capital Lane Museum and Constitution Hall as residents celebrate local history with ice cream social, Civil War play, and a concert.
The Lake Edun Foundation clashes with the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce after the chamber backs out of July lake events and bars Edun from newsletters. Lake Edun plans litigation to recoup printed notices costs, while Edun members say they seek credibility and community ties. The dispute centers on nudist lifestyle promotion and chamber alignment.
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