Real life students face rising college costs and tough budgets
An editorial argues that while many students appear more mature for college life, they will feel higher costs as tuition and fees rise nationwide. It notes budget shortfalls, layoffs, and belt tightening at Kansas and other state universities, stressing that everyone pays more for higher education as the economy stays strained.
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Kansas University
Kansas
Kansas State
Missouri
Nebraska
State of
KSU
Goose of Kansas Education
Ourgo
Dolph Simons Sr. shaped Journal-World leadership years
Dolph Simons Sr. led the Journal-World as publisher from 1944 to 1962 and editor from 1950 to 1979. He held US mailing authority, participated in the Audit Bureau of Circulations, and was a member of The Associated Press.
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Dolph Simons Sr
Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Journal-World
Pelosi Democrats rally behind no compromise with electorate
George Will argues the Democratic Party reverts to 1950s condescension toward the American public led by Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco. He cites liberal disdain for the masses, recalls Adlai Stevenson and Galbraith, critiques calls for more government control, and notes conservative gains in elections while urging Pelosi-style unity against Bush era policies.
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Dick Gephardt
Tom Daschle
San Francisco
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Bush
Nader
Nancy Pelosi
America
Gore-Nader
Daschle
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Michael Barone
Adlai
Ike
Eisenhower
Ronald Reagan
George W. Bush
John Kenneth Galbraith
Faculty Club
Democratic Party
Walter Mondale
Frank Lautenberg
Florida
State Teachers Union
Tallahassee
Jeb Bush
Saddam Hussein
Pelosi
Britain
Labour Party
Margaret Thatche
George S. Will
Washington Post Writers Group
Letters to the editor touch on fireworks limits and campus parking
Residents defend fireworks in Lawrence citing patriotism and note 4000 signatures came from three stands. A separate letter scolds nonstudents for parking on KU campus and urges reading signs. A Kansas budget critique urges use of local tech to cut school costs and questions utility oversight and leadership.
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Garrett
Sue Novak
Lawrence
Brent Grosdidier
Eudora
Journal-World
Mary Long
Kansas
Les Blevins
Death reward in 1977 case and mixed lane of Lawrence news
A $500 reward was offered in 1977 for information on the death of 84 year old Vanera Smith in Lawrence after a beating at 823 Kentucky. Amtrak warned the Lone Star Express service could be cancelled in six months unless a more profitable route emerged. Lawrence items include local leaders named for a rural overseas effort, a Kansas Farm Bureau honoree, KU exam notes, and a suspender factory fire that caused $2900 in damage with operations resuming immediately.
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Lawrence
Kentucky
Amtrak
John Vogel
The
Kansas Farm Bureau
Topeka
Lawrence Daily World
Kansas University
Sweet
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World Online
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Dan Simons
New Ventures
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Dallas Dolan
Ed Ciambrone
the World Company
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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Brady Campaign
NARAL
National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League
ATLA
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Afl-Cio
George Will
Ijworld.com
Old Home Town
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Gene Puckett
Arden Booth
Carl Hird Jr
Norma DeWeese
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