Politics over schools in Kansas debate fuels board vs legislature
The Kansas House Education Committee weighs a constitutional amendment to curb the self executing powers of the state Board of Education. Proponents argue for more legislative control, but critics say policy should remain with locally elected boards and the state education board. The piece likens the proposal to past efforts to abolish the Kansas Board of Regents, calling it misguided.
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Kansas
House Education Committee
Kansas Board of Education
Department of Education
State Board of Education
Kansas Board of Regents
Notable Historical Dates From Ages Past
A compilation of key anniversaries ranging from 1639 Harvard naming to 1990s Soviet and U.S. events. Highlights include Harvard named for John Harvard in 1639, Uranus discovery in 1781, Johnson impeachment in 1868, Standard Time adoption in 1884, Kitty Genovese case in 1964, Apollo 9 splashdown in 1969, and Gorbachev reforms in the late 1980s.
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United States
Uncle Sam
New York
Harvard University
John Harvard
William Herschel
Andrew Johnson
U.S. Senate
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Susan B. Anthony
Rochester
N.Y
Tennessee
San Francisquito
California
St. Francis
U.S
Roosevelt
Clarence S. Darrow
Chicago
Queens
Kitty Genovese
Ford Motor
Henry Ford II
Winamac
Ind
Ford Motor Co
Moscow
Konstantin A. Chernenko
Bush
Chernenko
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Soviet
Congress of People’s
Lessons From Agnew Across Time In Maryland
A columnist reflects on Spiro Agnew’s rise and fall, noting his graft, resignation, and complex legacy. The piece recounts Agnew’s place in Maryland history, memorials in the Capitol, and the author’s evolving view from criticism to cautious respect as he digests political and personal lessons.
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Curry Chase
Spiro T. Agnew
Shadow Road
Vps
Nixon
Maryland
Parris Glendening
Agnew
State House
Frederick Post
Pat Buchanan
Capitol
Senate
Ted Agnew
Ted Stevens
Alaska
Rules and Administration
Far East
Spiro Agnew
Risk-free America critique of government overreach and fear
A dated essay laments Americans demanding government protection from all risks. It argues risk aversion has grown, urging balance between safety and freedom. The piece cites cautionary examples like buckets with multilingual warnings, seatbelt mandates, and warnings on water troughs as tendencies toward regulation.
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Waco
Tex
America
Henry Ford
Wright Brothers
Taxpayer urges action against Johnson County reappraisal
Letter from Larry L West of De Soto argues reappraisal started in 1989 has inflated both old and new property values, raising taxes and rents. He cites a $36,000 rise in last year’s appraisal, total tax hikes to $1,700, and warns of tax revolts if mill levies aren’t adjusted. He urges appeals to the state Board of Tax Appeals and notes Journal World letters policy.
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Johnson County
Kansas
Olathe
DeSoto
Arkansas
State Board of Tax Appeals
Larry L. West
Harold Barr dies at 75 after heart condition
Harold G. Barr educator minister and former dean of the Kansas School of Religion died at age 75 from a heart condition. Barr was a noted educator and religious leader.
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Harold G. Barr
Kansas School of Religion
Lawrence youths chosen for Leadership Day at KU
Yvonne Richardson, Sandra Smith and Tody Youngberg were selected by the high school faculty to represent Lawrence for Youth Leadership Day at Kansas University.
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Yvonne Richardson
Sandra Smith
Tody Youngberg
Lawrence
Kansas University
Lane mocks Junction City with blunt praise and punchline
On March 13 1895 the Lawrence World recounted Jim Lane visiting Junction City to speak. He praised the prairie and claimed God had blessed the city yet added men have done little. The crowd fell silent then laughed as Geo W Martin and John Speer toppled in fits.
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Lawrence World
James Lane
Jim
Junction City
Lane
Geo, W. Martin
John Speer
Watkins Community Museum
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