Regents struggle to recruit new executive director as board faces abolition bids
Kansas lawmakers push to dissolve the Kansas Board of Regents and replace it with a broader postsecondary education panel, risking backlash from university leaders. Stephen Jordan will resign July 1 to become president of Eastern Washington University, leaving Topeka with a fragile search for a top administrator amid governance overhaul uncertainty.
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Notable historical milestones and milestones list
A concise survey of key events across centuries including Johnsons acquittal in 1868, Luther’s Edict of Worms in 1521, Napoleon crowned king of Italy in 1805, New Orleans surrender plans in 1865, Actors Equity organization in 1973, Dunkirk evacuation in 1940, Apollo X return in 1969, Willig’s World Trade Center ascent in 1977, Atlantic City casino opening in 1978, USS Nimitz jet crash in 1981, Saud A ir Boeing 767 crash in 1991.
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Be clear about your own sexual values, parents matter
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy highlights that strong parent child relationships and parents clearly communicating their values reduce teen sexual activity and pregnancy. The piece notes that conversations about sex do not spur activity and urges parents to offer stable values and long term guidance. Ellen Goodman discusses these findings and tips for parental involvement.
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Privatizing Social Security urged to avert collapse
The piece argues the baby boom generation risks a bankrupt system unless reform occurs. It notes Clinton’s vague pledge to save Social Security, rising interest in stock market investments, and shifts as Republicans push private retirement accounts while Democrats favor partial investment or an independent board. A bipartisan commission proposes a compromise plan from the National Commission on Retirement Policy.
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Private accounts eyed to supplement Social Security plan
Four members of Congress led a commission proposed by the Center for Strategic and International Studies to allow private 2 percent payroll investments in stocks and bonds and raise the retirement age to 65 with full Social Security at 70. The plan shifts risk to individuals, while officials warn privatization could threaten public welfare, and polls show strong backing for private accounts.
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Bevsntinen 1900 Bill Snead Arranging Listor
Postmaster line lists Lawrence Kansas address changes for the Journal World and notes USPS, periodicals postage paid, and bureau memberships. Names include Roger Verdon Joury Editor, John Taylor Lisitor, Ann Gardner News Editor, Tom Fisher Entomology alitus, Mudhiser Advertising.
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Relay for Life appeal ties towns in cancer fundraiser
Debra J. Peterson writes from Clearwater Kansas praising Relay for Life with a $75,000 town raise and recounts luminary memories. She urges Lawrence to match the effort at Haskell Indian Nations University May 30 31 to support research prevention and patient care.
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Changes on Kansas Highway Commission leadership announced
Gov. Robert Docking announced John D. Montgomery would be replaced by Andrew J. Gray on the Kansas Highway Commission. The Kansas Board of Regents approved KU’s FY 1974 operating budget of 48,433,480 dollars, in line with expectations. Lawrence Memorial Hospital held a chapel dedication, with Dr. Mary Dunden as administrator since 1940. the original building was funded by the Watkins Estate with 360,000 dollars for construction and 100,000 dollars annually for maintenance.
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Origin of Jayhawker term linked to Kansas history
On May 26 1898 a Lawrence World explanation traced Jayhawker to Col Charles Ranford Jennison nicknamed Gay Yorker due to New York roots. The name spread as he led Kansas forces and allegedly corrupted into Jayhawker, attaching to Kansas born youths, per C W Smith via Watkins Community Museum.
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