Downtown 2000 clears path for Lawrence Arts Center build
City commissioners approved a $6 million Downtown 2000 project on 900 block of New Hampshire Street despite a Historic Resources Commission concern about encroaching on the Shaler Eldridge house. The plan includes residential and retail space, a new parking facility, and a $3 million city contribution to fund the arts center.
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Historic milestones and notable deaths across years
On November 29 1952 President-elect Eisenhower planned a Korea visit to assess the war. In 1530 Cardinal Wolsey died. in 1890 Japan opened its Diet’s first session after Meiji summons. Puccini died 1924 in Brussels. Byrd flew South Pole 1929. Enos the chimp orbited 1961. Warren commission formed 1963. Natalie Wood drowned 1981 off Santa Catalina Island.
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Investors favor balanced budgets and lower taxes
Washington columnist Jim Hoagland argues that American consumers and investors push toward centrism, balancing budgets and taxes as the nation pivots into the 2000s. He notes widespread stock ownership, global economic forecasts, and a shift from deficits to investment, urging humility about future prosperity.
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Forbes accuses RLC of Bush links in $100000 ad
Forbes files a confidential complaint with the FEC alleging the Republican Leadership Council funded a negative $100,000 advertisement against him and that the group operates as a front for George W. Bush. The campaign says the ad illegally benefited Bush, while Bush's camp denies wrongdoing.
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Douglas County opposition to K-10 extension guidance
Lawrence resident Michael L. Garber details the K-10 extension debate, praising cooperation with Douglas County and Lawrence officials while urging stronger local control. He warns against state pressure from Topeka and KDOT and calls for decisive planning to shape growth and alignments that protect landowners and local development.
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Old Hometown Fund-Raising Dinner for Docking Papers
A fund raising dinner was planned to defray moving and organizing the papers of outgoing Kansas Governor Robert Docking. Docking, a four term Democrat, donated his eight years of records to the Kansas University archives. The 1899 Lawrence World Thanksgiving editorial urged aid for the needy, noting poverty despite prosperity.
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