Lawrence's Worst Intersection Tops J-W Poll
Journal-World readers named 15th and Engel as Lawrence's worst intersection after voting Nov 8 to last Sunday. The crossroad drew 412 of 1,200 votes, with six intersections singled out, including 15th and Monterey Way and 23rd and Iowa.
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New Hampshire
City and readers clash over dangerous 15th and Engel intersection
Lawrence officials and Journal-World readers agree the 15th Street Engel Road crossing is hazardous. No solution exists yet to ease crossing or left turns, though widening or a traffic signal are considered. A possible underpass was dismissed as impractical. The hill complicates stopping in winter and development pressures loom.
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Ban Bigler
Kansas University
Lawrence
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15Th Street
Bob Schumm
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Traffic Safety Commission
Thor
Terese Gorman
Editorials and Opinion Pages Overview
A concise survey of the BA Editorials sections 11C to 15C and 5A 10C 164 Variety, noting themes, prominent viewpoints, and recurring voices. The clipped text outlines varied commentary across the editorial board, with emphasis on civic, cultural, and political subjects reflected in the period’s public discourse.
Sea Buffs Escape Kansas In Snowy Boulder Victory
Colorado halted a late Kansas rally to seal a 30-24 win on a snowy Saturday in Boulder. Kansas' Hilleary slipped by two defenders but Colorado answered with a 60-yard drive late, securing the upset over the Jayhawks.
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Kassebaum Health Care Plan Endorsed by Ao as
The article notes that Kassebaum unveils a health care plan and cites support from the AO as a key figure, outlining proposed reforms and potential impacts on policy. The discussion situates the plan within a broader national health care debate and its political implications.
Bush comments on stock market drop Friday
President Bush downplayed Friday’s 120.3 point decline saying Monday may reveal results and there is no reason to get concerned. The remark appeared on page 15C.
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Bush
Universities to face battle over funding
The state Board of Regents will ask the governor to add 50.8 million to university budgets and reject a cut of appropriations. Regents officials warn that reduced funding amid rising enrollments could erode quality, while seeking 21.6 million to raise salaries and 4 million to restore this year’s 1 percent cut.
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Rshawnee
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Dlacynge
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del Shankel
Shankel
Hoch
Edwards Defeats Duke in Landslide for Louisiana Governor
Democrat Edwin Edwards defeats former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke in a 61 to 39 percent landslide with 78 percent turnout. Edwards, set to serve a historic fourth term, vows to lead a decency and fairness era despite past corruption trials. Duke concedes and urges prayer for Edwards.
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David Duke
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