Combined crusade against college binge drinking gains support
Editorial argues university faculty and staff join parents in fighting student binge drinking. citing AMA survey results, four to five drink in an hour defined as binge, with serious incidents at LSU Michigan Old Dominion Colgate Kansas. Advocates urge stricter enforcement, stronger penalties for vendors, and parental involvement to curb underage drinking.
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American Medical Assn
AMA
Lawrence
J. Edward Hill
Louisiana State University
LSU
Michigan University
Old Dominion University
Colgate University
Kansas University
Academe
Manhattan
Executive wage gap widens amid CEO pay surge
Geneva Overholser examines Business Week figures showing CEO pay vastly outpacing worker wages. Since 1980 the average chief earned far more while worker pay barely matched inflation. layoffs often coinciding with bigger CEO bonuses. The piece cites United for a Fair Economy and Fortune views, noting cultural admiration for wealth and calls for reform.
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Washington
Business Week
United For A Fair
Boston
Fortune
Ratchet Ratchet & Ratchet
University of Delaware
Center For
Executive PayWatch
Responsiblewealth
Bill’ Gates Sr
Responsible Wealth Group
The
Washington Post
Africa
Jack Welch
New York
Ouagadougou
Geneva Overholser
Washington Post Writers Group
Old Hometown Labor Day Warning From 1901
The Douglas County population drop in 1976 sparked by transient students drew officials' disbelief as Kansas Board of Agriculture data showed a 3241 decline. A 1901 Lawrence Work note argued Labor Day harms business and is not observed, reflecting historical attitudes toward holidays.
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the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kan
Douglas County
Kansas
U.S
Kansas Board of Agriculture
Watkins Community Museum
South Lawrence Trafficway 42nd Street as a political compromise
The writer argues an emerging consensus for a 42nd Street alignment of the SLT may exist as a compromise rather than certainty. He notes no-build opponents, potential court delays, impacts on 23rd and 31st Streets, Haskell University, Baker Wetlands, and sprawl concerns.
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South Lawrence
Douglas County
Kansas Department of Transportation
KDOT
23Rd Street
31St Street
Thirty-second
Haskell University
Baker Wetlands
42Nd St
Waky
Crooked Bridge
Thirty-first
Haskell
Chris Phelps
Lawrence
Public Forum letters color Lawrence Wetlands debate and praise
Readers discuss route choices around the Wakarusa floodplain and a proposed southern SLT, arguing the 31st Street route minimizes impact and praising community responders after recent incidents, with editor guidance on submitting public letters.
Funeral Procession Gratitude For Lawrence Courtesy
A resident recalls attending a friend's funeral in Lawrence and notes courteous drivers along the procession as they stopped to show respect, thanking the motorists for their considerate conduct during the observance.
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Iowa
Ninth Street
Bob Cadue
Mayetta
Lawrence
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Joe Lewis
Dolph Simons Ill
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
H.R
Tom Hornbaker
Dallas Dolan
Ed Ciambrone
P.O
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Geneva
Overholser
Washpost
Wakarusa
David Burress
Babcock Place
Housing Authority
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Barbara Huppee
Lawrence Housing Authority
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