Modifications expected to McLouth uniform dress code
Officials say the McLouth High dancing cheerleaders will modify uniforms that fail to meet dress code standards. The culture page notes a former governor leading a fund drive for a HIM center and a long-time university connection as part of a broader fundraising effort. The sports section reports the Chiefs face offensive struggles with a rushing average of 68 yards, a sign of multiple team issues.
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McLouth High Dancing
Bridgestone chief questions tire deaths linked to Ford
Bridgestone Corp President Yoichiro Kaizaki questions the number of tire related fatal accidents involving Ford vehicles. The quote suggests concern over accident rates and tire safety topics discussed on page 3A.
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Bridgestone Corp
Yoichiro Kaizaki
KU Athletics Students Report Sexual Assaults In Survey
Nearly a dozen Kansas University athletes say they were sexually assaulted during their time at KU with two cases involving faculty or staff. KU spokes woman Lynn Bretz notes the results echo national trends while Athletics Director Bob Frederick calls the issue troubling for campus safety.
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Kansas University
Lynn Bretz
Jayhawk
Barbara Ballard
Bob Frederick
Thunderstorms cool record heat in Lawrence area
After a 105 degree day, violent evening thunderstorms moved through the Lawrence area ending weeks of heat. A Mass Street witness described the approach as sudden and striking. Lightning struck an Art Cornerstone building on Tennessee Street, causing fire and electronics damage as crews responded. Hail reports ranged from penny to golf ball size, with outages scattered across Eudora and Baldwin City.
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Casey Wilson
Journal-World
Oliver Hall
Kansas University
Lawrence
Anna Oyler
Art Cornerstone
Tennessee Street
Oyler
Douglas County
Paula Phillips
Baldwin City
Eudora
Jason Keezer
Pizzeria
Kansas history plan reshapes after eighth graders’ test issue
Interim Superintendent Randy Weseman pledged rapid action after a Journal World report showed Lawrence eighth graders would face a March assessment on Kansas history not taught until ninth grade. Staff will align social studies to state indicators to cover gaps, aiming to avoid disadvantaging about 800 students.
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Randy Weseman
Lawrence
Journal-World
Kansas
Weseman
FTC report flags media market as targeting youths with violence
The FTC says movies rated R and video games rated M are marketed toward underage audiences despite age restrictions. Gore calls for a voluntary cease fire, while Bush seeks self policing. FTC urges broader codes and penalties for rule breakers. Brownback calls findings conclusive and alarming.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
al Gore
George W. Bush
Gore
Clinton
Sam Brownback
R-Kan
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