Kansas census shows decline in 5 to 17 population
The census finds a 3.5 percent drop in Kansas school age children while total state population rises 1.3 percent. KU economist David Burress notes potential hidden effects on schools. results clash with 10.8 percent decade growth of 5 to 17 in the state. Public and expert questions linger over data accuracy.
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Kansas sees drop in residents age 65 and older
Kansas was one of six states plus the District of Columbia reporting fewer residents 65 and older. U S Census data show 2,669 fewer people in that age bracket on July 1 2003 than April 1 2001. Officials attribute the decline to fewer births during the Great Low Mood era 1929 1939 and aging trends.
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Local satellite installer sees little impact from channel dispute
Lawrence based Blue Sky Satellite said the DISH Network Viacom dispute did not hit business hard, aided by CBS being carried locally. EchoStar and Viacom reached a settlement, ending a disruption that left millions without MTV Nickelodeon Comedy Central and other Viacom channels across the nation. Sunflower Broadband executives noted long running programming fee battles and said they recently settled with Viacom and most major programmers.
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Wescoe remembered as singing chancellor and decisive leader
A memorial service honored David Wescoe noted his humor and singing at commencements. He canceled a football game after Kennedy's assassination and halted an ROTC demonstration in 1969. Wescoe later led Sterling Drug Co before returning to Kansas, with KU naming halls and a school in his memory.
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Cuba visitor agrees to pay fine for travel to Cuba
Augelli agreed to a $2,500 fine payable over a year after Treasury offered settlement following a months long dispute over four illegal trips to Cuba in 1998 and 1999. The case stems from his Rosa Blanca art project with Stan Herd honoring Jose Marti in Havana and his stance against the travel ban.
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Haitian leader Aristide letter translated by Creole expert
Mary Ellen Gilroy of the State Department asked Freeman to translate Aristide's Creole letter. Freeman, a Haitian language expert, calls the document historically significant, likening it to Napoleon 1791 and Sonthonax 1793 papers. He notes Creole conveys direct discourse with Haitians. Jennifer Byrd, KU journalism student, can be reached at 832-7154.
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