Editorial: Higher park fees fund preservation gains
The editorial argues that raising fees at major U.S. national parks will fund 106 public land improvements over three years including campground rehab trails repair and new shuttle buses. Despite hikes to 40 dollars for four main parks and car fees doubling to 20 per car, officials say prices remain affordable versus other entertainment and will keep parks open for all.
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America
Yosemite Park
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
National Parks
U.S
Yellowstone
Yosemite
Grand Canyon
Grand Teton
Timeline of historic events from 1530 to 1981
Key world events include Wolsey's death in 1530 and the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 with at least 150 Cheyenne killed. Byrd's 1929 South Pole flight, the 1947 UN Palestine partition plan, Johnson's Warren Commission 1963, and Natalie Wood's 1981 drowning are noted.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Korea
Thomas Wolsey
England
Henry VIII
Colorado
Sand Creek
Navy
Richard £. Byrd
South Pole
U.N. General Assembly
Palestine
Johnson
Earl Warren
Kennedy
Natalie Wood
Santa Catalina Island
Calif
Clinton era China policy critiqued by Cal Thomas
Cal Thomas argues that Clinton and Warren Christopher signaled weakness with China while promising MFN status and halting nuclear testing, despite Chinese rights abuses and arms exports. He cites past criticisms of constructive engagement, noting Tiananmen repercussions and ongoing human rights violations.
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Clinton
Warren Christopher
Iran
America
Vietnam
Jiang’ Zemin
Manila
China
Bush
Tiananmen Square
Los Angeles
United States
Taiwan
Beijing
Georgetown University
Tibet
Associated Press
al Gore
Los Angeles World Affairs Council
Oklahoman
U.S
Xu Huizi
Pentagon
Wall Street Journal
Bill Clinton
Cal Thomas
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Ballad of OJ with apologies to Dr Seuss
A verse by Steve Lopez lampoons the OJ Simpson case in Dr Seuss style. The poem riffs on testimonies and rumors, weaving claims, denials, and sensational lines about the murder trial, public figures, and media coverage while echoing the playful rhythm of a children’s book.
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O.J
Dr. Seuss
Ron
Paula Barbieri
O.J. Simpson
Julie
Siam
Steve Lopez
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Journal World publication and staff contact details
Published daily by the World Company in Lawrence Kansas with a full staff listed including editor publishers and managers. The notice provides subscription rates by method and area as well as post office address for changes and aud awards.
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the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas County
Kansas
Kansas City
United States
Woman with MS Defends Handicap Parking Rights in Lawrence
A letter from Carol D of Topeka responds to a KU Converse All-Stars game incident in Lawrence, defending use of handicap parking with a multiple sclerosis perspective. She explains medical need, urges readers not to judge, and notes the Journal-World letters policy for submission.
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Lawrence
Converse
Carol D
Main
Topeka
Journal-World
Jworld.com
Regents Chair Shock Over 1971 Budget Boosts for State Colleges
Chairman Paul Wunsch of the Kansas Board of Regents expressed amazement at recommendations from budget director James Bibb. The plan would grant six state colleges and universities a 0.1 percent rise in general revenue support and a 2 percent boost for faculty salaries, pending final approval.
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Paul Wunsch
Kansas Board of Regents
James Bibb
Bibb
Six pairs of twins noted at East Heights School
The East Heights School records six sets of twins Debra and Dianne Henson Karen and Sharon Corbin Kathleen and Cynthia Scott Brenda and Barbara Bright Gloria and Gail Edwards and Ronald and Donald Robinson. On November 29 1896 the Lawrence World observed winter's arrival and the ice harvest outlook. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum
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East Heights School
Debra
Dianne Henson
Karen
Sharon Corbin
Kathleen
Cynthia Scott
Brenda
Barbara Bright
Gloria
Gail Edwards
Ronald
Donald Robinson
Lawrence World
Watkins Community Museum
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CHINE
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Knight-Ridder Newspapers
Hasslin
Dolph Simons Sr
Bill Snead
Roger Verdon
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
Tom Fisher
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Ralph Gage
Julie Bechtel
Dolph Simons III
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
Dallas Dolan
W.C. Simons
P.O
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Old Home Town
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