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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1997
Page
8
KU will buy a $4 million Cessna Citation Bravo with private funds to replace a marginal King Air. The jet speeds travel for medical training, student recruitment, and fundraising, and will operate without taxpayer dollars at most Kansas airports.
With Lawrence Free State opening, Lawrence High faces growing pains and aims for fair treatment of students at both schools. District eyes internal applicants like Ted Juneau, Dick Patterson, and Mary Rodriguez to leverage local knowledge and community ties during the transition.
The record lists milestones from Louis XIV becoming king at age four in 1643 and Philadelphia convention began in 1787 to Jenner’s 1796 smallpox vaccine, Lewis and Clark 1804, St Louis 1904 Olympics, WAAC 1942, Warsaw Pact 1955, Skylab 1973, Rita Hayworth’s death, and a March trade deficit of 13.6 billion. It captures diverse historical and economic notes across eras.
Daily Lawrence Kansas newspaper lists contact details and toll free numbers. It provides subscription rates by carrier motor mail and regional pricing plus staff roles and postal information.
David Broder argues that Clinton and Republicans govern via a minimal, bipartisan budget deal reflecting a weak, divided government. He notes Blair and Brown similarly defer to independent monetary policy, underscoring how markets guide modern politics. The piece laments Royko and Kempton, two voices lost to journalism.
A humorous essay on the anxiety of swimsuit shopping and the idea of memoirs built from humiliating fashion moments. It notes a new Macy’s Style Select system, which uses computer imaging to show how suits fit on different bodies, despite a debut glitch.
Doug Brown urges residents to embrace development and community growth, arguing that growth provides homes work and shopping. He counters fear of change citing personal success with Target and Borders and encourages involvement rather than protest.
Lawrence High School announces new Student Council members Sylvia Moore Kim Wrench Dale Wise Linda Simons Linda Ramirez and David Steffen. Kansas University Chancellor Laurence Chalmers accuses Kansas Attorney General Vern Miller of meddling in campus matters for personal politics. Chalmers commends local police and highway patrol for orderly handling of a recent demonstration.
The AAUW spring tour included the Ben Barteldes residence at 1745 Indiana. The May 14 1897 Lawrence World editorial urged strong child study focus, arguing early training shapes character and reduces crime. It called for Kansas to form a dedicated child study society and cited ignorance and superstition as obstacles. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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