Kansas Sedges Highlight Debate Over Trafficway
Kansas University botanists and colleagues from the University of Michigan and Taylor University report two rare sedges in the Baker Wetlands, a site tied to the contested South Lawrence Trafficway. The findings prompt both pro and anti trafficway camps to weigh the plant discovery amid a larger road debate, with officials stressing urgency for completion despite the new note of contention.
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Caleb Morse
University of Michigan
Taylor University
Morse
Baker Wetlands
South Lawrence
E. Kansas University
Old Home Town Haskell College enrollment drops
Early figures show Haskell Indian Junior College may finish the term with about 900 students, down from 1186 last fall, with funding pressures and increased integration in local schools cited as factors. A 1901 notice recalls President McKinley being shot, reported in the Lawrence World, noting public shock and calls for unity.
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Haskell Indian Junior College
Lawrence World
McKinley
Hall of Music
Dolph Simons Sr Journal World Publisher and Editor
Dolph Simons Sr. (1904 1989) led the Journal World as publisher from 1944 to 1962 and as editor from 1950 to 1979, guiding the paper through midcentury reporting and editorial leadership.
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Dolph Simons Sr
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Ralph Gage
Bushs world policy a no go
Washington analysis argues that the Bush administration relies on saying no in key issues from global warming to missile defense, weakening U S leadership abroad. It notes European and Russian reactions, cites Sen Chuck Hagel, and labels America the Absent as the net effect of early diplomatic strategy.
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Senate
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Israel
China
Social Security crisis a matter of time
Sean G Tuffnell argues the Social Security surplus is misused and not saved, noting the pay as you go system and the Trust Fund, which has little actual money. He warns debt repayment and spending choices raise future benefit shortfalls, urging reform like personal retirement accounts.
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White House
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Treasury
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Public Forum supports Watkins Museum funding drive
Phillip Godwin appeals for community support to salvage the Watkins Community Museum of History in Lawrence. After deficit spending and salary cuts, the museum plans fundraising within weeks aiming to raise about 20000 dollars as donors step forward following local press coverage. Contacts for donations are provided.
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Lawrence Journal-World
Watkins Community Museum of History
Steve Jansen
Judy Sweets
Journal- World
Museum
Phillip Godwin
Lawrence
Community museum faces leadership questions after Aug 24 actions
Readers weigh in on the Watkins Community Museum of History leadership and advisory board concerns. Critics say the Aug 24 management committee move was not consulted with 15 board members and urge support for Steve Jansen, museum visitation, volunteering, and Douglas County Historical Society involvement to sustain the institution.
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Journal-World
Steve Jansen
Journal- World
Steve
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Sue Leonard
Lawrence
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