KU grads face shaky employment outlook
KU graduates face anxious job prospects as a stagnant economy shrinks opportunities and starting salaries. Placement officials note some campus recruiting slowed. high achievers still find good wages, while liberal arts grads face tougher paths and more consider graduate school. Health fields offer strong options amid limited listings this year.
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Terry Glenn
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Glenn
Gienn
Dana Leibengood
Senate bills resurrects finance plan for schools
In Topeka the Senate reconsidered a failed school finance bill after a voice vote move by Sen. Dave Kerr. House and Senate negotiators plan modest revisions and resubmission to win votes, with a Monday conference meeting and ongoing risk of a veto by Gov. Joan Finney.
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Senate
Dave Kerr
R-Hutchinson
House
Conference
Tim Shallenburger
Baxter Springs
Joan Finney
Fred Kerr
Kerr
KU Chancellor receives 3 millionth KU library volume
Kansas University Chancellor Gene Budig was surprised with the 3 millionth library volume, Die historischen Karten zur Entdeckung Amerikas, at a KU Friends of the Library meeting. The presentation honored Budig for his support, with debates on library growth, renovations, and future private funding for KU collections.
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KU Friends of the Library
Kansas University
Gene Budig
Jim Seaver
Budig
Seaver
Kit
Adams
David Deemland
William Crow
James Seaver
Lil E. Tee wins 118th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
Lil E. Tee carried by jockey Pat Day captured victory in the 118th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Casual Ties, with Gary Stevens, finished second in the storied event.
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Lil E. Tee
Pat Day
Churchill Downs
Gary Stevens
Reagan greets former adversary
Former president Ronald Reagan extends a greeting to a former rival in a brief public moment. The exchange signals ongoing dialogue between historic adversaries amid a broader political backdrop.
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Reagan
Harvard Lampoon
Boxer
Riot-tom sections of Los Angeles cited in study
Chris Walker of the Urban Institute notes only a few areas see real turnaround. The Washington think tank analyst discusses riot-torn districts in Los Angeles, highlighting slow recovery and ongoing challenges acknowledged on page 164.
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Chris Walker
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Urban Institute
Washington
Los Angeles
Violence ebbs in riot torn Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES AP With troops patrolling and stores guarded after three days of rioting the city began mop up and healing. Bishop Cecil Murray said the First AME Church shelters the homeless and frightened residents. Officials say 41 dead and nearly 2,000 injured, while 1,300 Marines relieve National Guard at staging areas amid a disaster declaration by President Bush.
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Cecil Murray
First Ame Church
Hollywood Boulevard
Bush
Peter Ueberroth
Japan
National Guard
Rodney King
Sheriff's
U.S
Detroit
LA violence a sermon topic after King verdicts
Lawrence pastors plan sermons reflecting on the Rodney King verdicts and the King legacy. Some clergy will urge non violence following Martin Luther King Jr. example, with Rev Rene Brown at First Lee City urging emphasis on non violence in services.
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Los Angeles
Rodney King
Lawrence
Martin Luther King Jr
Rene Brown
Turmoil in Los Angeles With National Guard Recalled
Military and 3200 National Guard troops were held in reserve as officials described recycling of federalized forces. Spokeswoman Jeanie West noted little distinction among troops and Mayor Tom Bradley expressed cautious optimism about progress, while stopping short of declaring the situation over.
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Jeanie West
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Joint Information Bureau
Tom Bradley
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