Lawrence High School driver ed split between two sites debated
Lawrence district plans two summer sessions at Free State High School with none at Lawrence High. Transportation burdens fall on students and families in southern and eastern Lawrence, prompting questions about equity and access. District officials cite cost and parking as reasons, but critics urge offering at both sites or next year.
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Side choosing in Microsoft case sparks heated debate
The piece argues there is no clear verdict in the Microsoft antitrust clash. It cites experts from law, management, and economics who differ on fault, pace, and consequences. It critiques jurists, executives, and testimonies, warning against letting wealth and influence drive tech futures.
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Resilient South Africans work toward reconciliation
Trudy Rubin profiles Antoinette Sitole and Soweto residents who endured apartheid’s scars yet pursue forgiveness and unity. The piece contrasts Soweto’s mixed economy and demographics with Zimbabwe’s turmoil, credits Nelson Mandela and the ANC as drivers of nonracial democracy, and highlights South Africa’s home grown constitution and Truth and Reconciliation Commission as pillars of reconciliation.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Philtynews.com
Postmaster Address Change Notice
Lawrence newspaper readers are advised of a postal address update for the Journal-World. Send all address changes to P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 for timely mail delivery and subscription records.
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Public Forum letters on intolerance and moving on
Readers press for civility after letters attacking Germans and Japanese. They urge learning from history, endorsing open-minded discussion while condemning hatred and avoiding personal abuse. Journal-World notes letters require name, address, and phone number and may edit for length.
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James Moeser named dean of Kansas University Fine Arts
In 1975 James Moeser aged 36 a Kansas University professor of organ and the university organist was named the new dean of the Kansas University School of Fine Arts succeeding Thomas Corton who retires after 25 years. Robert Haggart who led the 1960 federal census operation urged all to be counted as door to door outreach began to reach nonrespondents. May 9 1900 reference notes Ottawa Commercial club praise for Lawrence as a liberal, wide awake town per the Watkins Community Museum.
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