Lawrence debates indoor pool size and KU sharing impact
Lawrence city commissioners considered building a 25 meter indoor pool at Free State High School to serve Free State students and the public, with a second 50 meter option financed partly by KU. They warned KU participation would cut public swim time and raise operating deficits, favoring a 25 meter design if KU funds are unavailable.
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Johnstown Dam Break Kills Over 2000 People in 1889
On May 31 1889 a catastrophic dam collapse in Johnstown Pennsylvania killed more than two thousand residents and caused massive flooding. Emergency crews battled debris and rescuers searched ruined streets as survivors faced a long recovery.
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Goldwater's 100 proof opinions and enduring influence
George Will reflects on Barry Goldwater’s impact from his 1964 nomination through the long arc of American politics. He praises Goldwater’s frank, unmediated style, notes his pivotal role in shaping the conservative wing of the GOP, and recalls how the 1964 campaign energized a lasting shift toward sunbelt and limited-government ideals.
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Madison Avenue in Schools Sparks Private Funding Debate
Leonard Pitts argues corporate inroads into U S schools threaten education as districts seek money through exclusive vending rights and other sponsorships. He questions the commodification of classrooms and warns about values shaped by ads from Ford to McDonald s in daily school life.
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Journal-World Postal and Circulation Notices
Postmaster address changes to the Journal-World at P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 USPS 306 520 Periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas Member of Audit Bureau of Circulations Member of the Associated Press.
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Senior Center location matter to Lawrence elders
Annie Merriam of 538 Lindley Dr urges Lawrence officials to find a senior friendly site for a Center with free parking on one level, suggesting Corpus Christi for accessible space near bus routes, free parking, and minimal neighborhood disruption. She calls for a public forum, notes 1200 annual class attendees, and asks city leaders to support seniors and a west-side pool.
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KU Space Center Foresees Skylab Experiments Proceeding
People at the Kansas University Space Technology Center said that after fixing several kinks the Skylab mission in progress would likely allow experiments KU helped plan and were to participate in to proceed as scheduled.
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Population in Douglas County May 1898 census
The Lawrence World notes a tight race to keep Douglas County census above 25000 with doubt on assessors. Lawrence gains 477 from last year and the city population reaches 113917, up from 10914. Cited from the Watkins Community Museum.
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