Lawrence Drag Strip Memories Fuel West Lawrence Lore
The Lawrence Drag Strip near Wakarusa Drive, once a blue collar racing hub, is recalled as a chaotic yet vibrant site. Tim Wydarczyk, owner of A-1 Automotive, remembers the last run in October 1986 and reflects on the era of packed Saturdays and 300 cars.
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Stegall nomination documents cited for urging resistance
Caleb Stegall, nominated to the Kansas Court of Appeals by Gov. Sam Brownback in 2005, urged “forcible resistance” to save Terri Schiavo after Florida life-support relief orders. As editor of The New Pantagruel, he and colleagues said if legal routes failed people may be morally free to consider extra-legal action, up to forcible resistance. Read more at LJWorld.com.
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Three new regents join board amid higher ed funding fight
Gov. Sam Brownback appointed Shane Bangerter, Ann Brandau-Murguia, and Helen Van Etten to the Kansas Board of Regents. The three, selected in June, bring legal, local government, and education experience to a nine member body overseeing 32 public higher education institutions as the Senate considers confirmation amid funding controversy.
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