Editorial on Kathleen Williams tenure and abrupt departure
The piece criticizes Kathleen Williams for plans likely to leave District 497 for Illinois, noting license plate concerns, a rejected two year contract, and secrecy around her move. It argues the process damaged board unity, caused hard feelings, and postponed progress while acknowledging some positive contributions she made.
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Illinois
Kansas
Kathleen Williams
Williams
Ilinois
Chicago
Lawrence
Chronology of Historical Events From 1861 to 1954
In 1861 Arkansas seceded from the Union. In 1910 Britain's King Edward VII died. In 1935 the Works Progress Administration began operating. In 1954 Roger Bannister broke the four minute mile with a 3 minutes 59.4 second Oxford track record. Also noted is the Hindenburg disaster in 1937 at Lakehurst New Jersey with 35 aboard and one ground crew death.
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Works Progress Administration
Roger Bannister
Oxford
England
Gore's fragile start in race shadows Elian affair
Philadelphia Daily News columnist Sandy Grady argues Gore trails Bush in polls and big states. Gore’s Elian stance, image tweaks, and swing from amiable to aggressive frame his weak spring blitz. The piece notes Clinton’s presence, media tactics, and looming debates as factors in a tight race.
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al Gore
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Bush
Gore
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Oval Office
Bill Clinton
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Caliornia
Iowa
Oregon
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Clinton
Richard Nixon
George W
Elian
Elian Gonzalez
Janet Reno
Congress
Miami
the Prez
Moscow
Veep
M.O
Bradley
Voters see Bush as likable but light, in Bala Cynwyd poll
In Bala Cynwyd, PA, 12 voters evaluate Bush Gore and Buchanan. Most like Bush and see him as an appealing speaker though not fully presidential. Gore is viewed as a stronger negotiator and more competent in policy while Bush’s heft remains in question.
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CNN
Gore
Bush
Texas
Alamo
Bala Cynwyn
George W. Bush
Philadelphia
al Gore
A! Gore
Pennsylvania
Peter D. Hart
Pat Buchanan
Regis Philbin
Bala Cynwyd
Buchanan
U.S
Oval Office
Bill Clinton
Ron Brownstein
Peter Hart
Ginny Teaford
Robert Rees
Jesse Jackson
Kimberly Boxmeyer
Pat
Hart
Mark Shields
Creators Syndicate
Public Forum Letter to the Editor on Prayer and God’s Voice
The Journal World invites letters up to 350 words on public interest topics. Writers must include name address and telephone number and may submit via email to letters ljworld.com. The page notes that letters may be edited but viewpoints will remain unchanged and shorter letters receive greater readership.
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Journal-World
Ljworld.com
Kansas University breaks ground for law school building
In 1975 ground was broken for KU's new law school building located north of Allen Fieldhouse and east of Jayhawker Towers. Dean Martin Dickinson presided over the ceremonies.
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Kansas University Law School
Allen Fieldhouse
Jayhawker Towers
Dean Martin Dickinson
Maupintour Senior U.S. Travel Agency to Soviet Union
Maupintour Associates of Lawrence led American travel to the Soviet Union, second only to the State Department in volume. The agency, run by Tom Maupin and Neil Mecaskey, was the first U.S. civilian operator cleared by the Soviet government to arrange civilian trips.
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Maupintour
Lawrence
Tom Maupin
Neil Mecaskey
Soviet Union
U.S
State Department
Did Not RainHeadline Reacts To Weather Forecast
On May 6 1900 discussion centered on the previous day’s Lawrence World headline Did Not Rain. The story portrays George Innes arguing with passersby as rain began, insisting the weather bureau’s indications were wrong while his store at 813 15 Mass St faced the weather. The scene reflects local loyalty and humorous misreads of forecasts recorded at Watkins Community Museum.
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Lawrence World
Innes
George Innes
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