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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 2008
Page
3
The piece notes Alaska is the largest state by area but ranks fourth smallest in population with 683 478 residents per 2007 census data. It compares to Kansas with 2.7 million and mentions three smaller states North Dakota Vermont and Wyoming. Call 832-7297 to leave a question.
On the street in front of Borders 700 N.H. many residents express mixed views. Lars Peterson Washburn University calls Palin detached amid recession while Monica Remboldt Perry praises her intelligence but questions experience. Billie Carey Haskell student applauds her as a barrier breaker for women. Colin Smith Washington D.C. doubts authorship and notes campaign media hesitancy.
A task force approved a recommendation to give the Kansas Board of Regents more authority to set admission standards, with debate over legislative resistance. KU argues current policies admit students likely to fail and cites 82 percent first year retention versus a 90 percent median at peers. Some lawmakers oppose changing long standing policy, while others urge Regents to lobby lawmakers directly if the change proceeds.
The Kansas governor faced criticism at the state fair as Sebelius questioned McCain's Palin choice and vetting. Morgan countered that Sebelius lacks insight into the vetting process while pointing to Morrison's record and resignation amid a sex scandal.
Lawrence Meals on Wheels hosts a Saturday garage sale at AAPS Storage 2400 Franklin Road drop‑offs today sheltering proceeds to fund meals for 122 clients, 80 percent unable to pay. Lawrence Presbyterian Manor holds a fall fundraiser with silent and live auctions, soup and pie at Kasold Drive, plus a golf tournament at Eagle Bend to aid its Good Samaritan Program. Boeing faces a six day strike with no talks, union in mediation. 346 billion backlog and ~100 million daily impact.
About 600 troops are working on Gustav relief in Louisiana while Kansas Guard units watch potential home needs if flooding worsens. Airmen from the 108th Aviation Battalion will move to Camp Robinson, Ark as a staging area. The 190th Air Refueling Wing stands by to fly south. Some Kansas troops, including elements of the 35th Infantry Division and the 2nd Battalion, 137th Infantry, return home this week.
The sixteenth annual motorcyclist charity ride attracts riders from Riverfront Harley-Davidson and riders across Kansas and Missouri. With a route through Kansas Highway 32 and US 24 40, the event has raised 3.1 million dollars since its start in 1995. registration opens at 8 a.m. and costs 35 dollars in advance or 40 on site.
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