Kansas leaders outline possible plan for higher education governance
Kansas University Chancellor Robert Hemenway notes details matter as leaders from 26 state universities and community colleges agree on an outline for coordinating master planning mission statements degree programs and reviews. Lt. Gov. Sherrer backs a separate community college trustees council to oversee two year colleges with state funding to reduce local property taxes.
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Census impasse over sampling sparks Washington row
Washington Post column notes a partisan census clash as Clinton proposes statistical sampling to reduce undercount, while Republicans oppose. Court cases loom, funding disputes threaten 2000 enumeration, and Barabba پیشنهادs a compromise using sampling only for funding adjustments rather than apportionment.
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Emancipation from TV satire critics debate Desmond Pfeiffer
Leonard Pitts argues that laughter can emerge from tragedy but denounces The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer as crude and disrespectful. He acknowledges Pryor's view on comedy and tragedy yet condemns the show's flawed writing, weak cast, and stereotyped depictions while suggesting better black humor is possible.
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Tax relief urged for Lawrence small businesses
In letters to the editor, Chris Miller argues for cutting commercial property taxes before offering incentives to expand. François Henriquez urges voting for a $16.6 million Lawrence school bond on Nov 3 to fund a new elementary school, a Pinckney addition, and Woodlawn and Prairie Park improvements. He emphasizes reduced portable classrooms and less redistricting, praising local school leaders for prioritizing education.
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Railcar derailment at Ninth Street crossing in Lawrence no injuries
The Rock Island California Imperial No 138 jumped the track at the Ninth Street railroad crossing in Lawrence. Five passenger cars were involved, but there were no injuries and substantial damage resulted.
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Overcrowding in Lawrence schools prompts new building demand
On October 4 1898 The Lawrence Journal reported Superintendent Smith describing unprecedented congestion across school rooms. He noted second grade’s half day schedule leaving 8 year olds in school 2 1/2 hours and urged construction of a ten room building on the old Central site at 9th and Kentucky to ease crowding.
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