Unrestricted 2.3 Million Gift Supports KU Endowment
Kansas University officials announce a $2.3 million unrestricted gift from the Lloyd and Bernice Ruppenthal Fund, praised as a strong vote of confidence in KU and its Endowment Association. The editorial notes such gifts provide flexibility for urgent needs and future opportunities.
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Lawrence adopts ordinance against parking cars in yards
Lawrence officials approve a city ordinance banning parking of vehicles in residential yards, including junkers on blocks and cars under repair. The measure aims to improve curb appeal and home values, with fines possible for violations and residents urged to report offenders to police.
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Dickinson Named to KU Law Faculty in 1892
Old hometown notes report 1892 Kansas University law faculty move with Martin B Dickinson Jr to join KU Law School as dean James Logan led the school. May 31 1892 Lecompton Lawrence Journal recounts tramps annoyance and local women’s refusal to feed them.
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California's political overload sparks election turmoil
In the run up to California's June primary, voters and reporters describe an overstuffed field with 21 candidates for one Senate seat and many for House races. Redistricting and term limits fuel a flood of aspirants, big spending, and carpetbagger moves as figures like Maureen Reagan and Michael Huffington seek open seats while incumbents retire or shuffle.
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Haiti immigration policy exposed by Cuban defection tale
A Miami article contrasts U.S. immigration policy towards Haitians being sent back as economic migrants with a May 6 defection on a Spanish language radio show by two Cuban National Ballet soloists and teachers. The dancers, privileged travelers, announced their intention to defect.
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Cuban defectors and U S asylum policy clash
In a Miami press conference Cuban defectors such as Rene Arocha and Sergio Giral discuss reasons for leaving Cuba. The piece criticizes U S asylum rules, notes Haitians face stricter filters, and questions political versus existential motives amid immigration debate. References to Bush remarks, Castro, and refugees frame the controversy.
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Clinton's Plans Fail to Capture Public Attention
Bill Clinton won three more primaries last Tuesday yet struggles to grab the public ear as voters drift toward Bush Perot and an unsettled field. The text defends Clinton as capable and experienced, noting his Rhodes scholarship and welfare reforms while criticizing media neglect and political cynicism.
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