New Hampshire Street site eyed for Lawrence Arts Center move
Lawrence officials weigh shifting the Arts Center from Ninth and Vermont to 900 block New Hampshire Street. The plan aims for a flexible, purpose built facility with ample parking and a loading zone, potentially costing around the previously estimated 6.6 million dollars while avoiding costly remodels. Ann Evans leads Arts Center efforts amid Downtown 2000 support, with city ownership of the new building.
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Rosenbergs Convicted of Espionage Conspiracy in 1951
In March 1951 Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage. The case highlighted Cold War fears and solidified scrutiny of atomic secrets amid a tense era.
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Kosovo War Gamble Deepens as Air War Proceeds
Washington columnist Sandy Grady weighs the risks of a NATO Kosovo air campaign. He questions what happens if Milosevic resists and whether ground troops become inevitable, noting cracks in alliance support and shifting political winds in Europe. He suggests the exit strategy may be declaring victory and leaving.
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The Chair Becomes A Man’s Private Sanctuary
Leonard Pitts reflects in the Miami Herald on his new recliner becoming a personal retreat from family life. He jokes about its size and allure while detailing how it draws visitors and competes with daily distractions. The piece blends humor with a candid look at parenting and marriage.
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Open forum argues for equal time for creation myths
Christy Kennedy questions the primacy of the Judeo Christian creation narrative and urges balanced discussion of world creation myths in schools. She notes science explains much yet many sacred stories persist, advocating open minded discourse over doctrinal certainty.
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Kansas QB David Jaynes Signs with Chiefs in 1974
In 1974 Congress sent Nixon a wage bill raising the minimum to $2.30 an hour. David Jaynes, Kansas University's All America quarterback, signed a contract with the Kansas City Chiefs after a season-ending arm injury. A Bonner Springs native, he earned all state and all America honors in high school.
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Lawrenc e World editor mocks Philippine war defense
On March 29 1899 the Lawrence World's editorials opposing fighting in the Philippines drew criticism from the Ottawa Herald. L Brady the World editor replied that for 300 years America civilizes peoples to gain land and that the Filipinos would be no farther along than Indians today, implying imperial motives. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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