Split high school plan resurfaces in Lawrence debates
At a Monday forum Lawrence residents revisited the mid-high, senior-high concept for ninth and tenth graders at Lawrence High and juniors and seniors at the Sixth Street site. New board member Kerry Altenbernd renewed discussion, though officials seek a groundswell before pushing the issue.
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Lawrence High School
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Wakarusa Drive
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Altenbernd
Notable historical anniversaries span revolutions and rulings
On May 17 1954 the Supreme Court ruled racially segregated public schools inherently unequal. Other milestones include NYSE founding in 1792, Norway's 1814 constitution, the first Kentucky Derby 1875, Information Please debut 1938, royal Quebec visit 1939, Nazi occupation 1940, Truman rail takeover 1946, Israel recognition 1948, Watergate hearings 1973, Liberty City riot 1980, Stark attack 1987.
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Soviet Union
Israel
Senate
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Liberty City
Tampa
Arthur McDuffie
U.S. Navy
Stark
Persian Gulf
Iraq
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Journal-World staff and contact information
The Journal-World newsroom lists key editors and staff roles including Bill Snead as Deputy Editor John Taylor as News Editor Ann Gardner as Editorial Page Editor Tom Fisher as Advertising Manager and Mark Chaney as Circulation Manager with the postmaster notice for address changes to P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888
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John Taylor
Ann Gardner
Tom Fisher
Mark Chaney
Journal-World
P.O
Lawrence
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Clinton faces uphill battle in Colorado 1996
In Colorado Clinton’s 1992 win is viewed as an accident amid a shifting, increasingly conservative west. Hart and Beatty say environmental and gun policies hurt after 1993 leadership limits and a weakened metro hold. Dems warn that Clinton must reframe budget cuts and investments to regain urban support.
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Washington, D.C
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Ross Perot
Perot
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Phil Gramm
Texas
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Roy Romer
Mike Beatty
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Beatty
Boulder
Colorado Springs
Tim Wirth
Washington
Congress
Gore
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Direct mail politics and the roar of fear as fuel
A critique of direct-mail fundraising used by political groups from the religious right to liberal causes. It notes hysterical rhetoric, paraded threats, and exaggerated claims about constitutional liberties, school policy, and political enemies. The piece argues for calmer discourse and less reliance on fear driven appeals.
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Family Research Council
Emily's List
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Congress
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National Rifle Assn
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Clinton
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Martin Frost
Texas
Gingrich
ACLU
Letters express concern over flood plain development and politics
Readers criticize city planners and developers over flood risk at Cross Creek and praise military service, citing May 6 Dillon’s discussion and a May article quote. Eva Edmands and Susan A. Glantz defend veterans and question drainage adequacy while warning of later flood damage and potential city liability.
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Oklahoma City
Berkeley
Bush
Susan A. Glantz
Bremer Dr
Moody
Cross Creek
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Lawrence High appoints Class of 1971 officers
Lawrence High announces the 1971 officer slate with president Keith Nitcher treasurer Mark Hodges secretary Jean Gurtler and vice president Dick Wise. Kansas University Chancellor Laurence Chalmers explains KU spring policies to critics. May 17 1895 World cheeky note on bloomers. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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Keith Nitcher
Mark Hodges
Jean Gurtler
Dick Wise
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Laurence Chalmers
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