Editorial: drunken driving battle continues in Kansas and beyond
Across the nation Lawrence residents travel cross country to honor Casey Beaver killed by a drunk driver and to warn others while Kansas tightens DUI penalties under Gov Graves. New law expands past convictions considered and requires treatment and ignition interlocks. fifth blood alcohol offense triggers license revocation.
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Lawrence attorney Olin Petefish named KU Endowment chair
At the annual KU Endowment Association meeting Lawrence attorney Olin Petefish was elected chairman. The new Endowment building on West Campus was named Irvin Youngberg Hall to honor the retired executive director who led the organization for years.
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History's lingering battles echo in Bush era politics
David Shribman notes that the Watergate era unresolved conflicts linger in Washington under George W. Bush. Vietnam, Reagan, Clinton impeachment, and debates over tax policy show deep, ongoing partisanship. The piece highlights opinion splits among Republicans and Democrats on Vietnam, Reaganomics, Clinton’s impeachment, and Olson’s nomination amid Capitol Hill memory.
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Tom Green polygamy case sparks public debate on commitment
A Utah jury found Tom Green guilty of four counts of bigamy, saying the Mormon father of 29 was married to five women. If the appeal fails, he could face up to 25 years in prison. The piece contrasts Green’s public stance on openness with traditional views on marriage and polygamy, noting cultural subtexts and parallels with other public figures.
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Polygamy Milestones and a Serial Marriage Critique
Ellen Goodman describes Utahs polygamy history and the Tom Green case as a warning about the line between marriage and arrangements. She questions legality and ethics, noting Green wed teens and faces child rape charges while defending an alternative lifestyle.
Public Forum on KU pay and outreach plan
A Kansas University public forum letter criticizes a new executive vice chancellor for university relations with a $195,000 salary plus benefits. The writer argues for budget restraint, favoring internal personnel use, fiscal prudence, and preserving faculty and staff quality while challenging perceived administrative overreach.
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