Debate on term limits for public officeholders continues
A Kansan ex-regent argues term limits alone cannot curb power. strong boards and capable leaders are key. He warns entrenched bureaucracy could seize control if turnover is too frequent, noting how permanent staff can influence policy in Washington Topeka and Lawrence. Switching topics, the columnist recalls a longtime president's remarks before local elections.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Kansas Board of Regents
Kansas
Washington
Washington, D.C
Topeka
Lawrence
Washington officials critique Gore reinvention plan
Washington sources say the bloodier 30 days and mass personnel cuts drain talent from federal offices. Critics, once Clinton supporters, urge moving beyond Gore’s reinventing government while fearing long-term damage to agencies and morale. They warn entrenched bureaucrats will resist change and opposes term limits risk experts facing loss of power.
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National Association
Washington
al Gore
Clinton
Gore
Clinton-Gore
INK expands Kansas information network reaches 4 000 subscribers
INK or the Information Network of Kansas grows from 3 000 to 4 000 subscribers offering about 600 information types. Jeff Fraser notes most users research for school or job needs and new services are added weekly including campaign contribution lists and Brain Trust faculty directories. Subscription costs 50 annually with half services free and half at 40 cents a minute. student rates at 15 per month with late night access.
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Madonna
Information Network of
Kansas
Jeff Fraser
Ink
Fraser
Lawrence
Severa
Kansas University Endowment Association
Brain Trust
State University
Regents
Ance
Parent guide explains modern music for KU students
Kansas University mailed 23000 copies of Report from the University of Kansas featuring a music scene piece, a dictionary of terms and a top albums list. Barry Shank of American studies selected Nirvana Public Enemy Janet Jackson Sonic Youth Husker Du as representative late 80s to early 90s works.
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Elvis
Kansas University
Office of University Relations
University of Kansas
Barry Shank
Janet Jackson
Nirvana
Public Enemy
Sonic Youth
Husker DJ
Influential albums for youth music urges parents to hear
KU professor Barry Shank cites ten years of pivotal albums for understanding youth music. Public Enemy, Nirvana, The Smiths, Sonic Youth, Janet Jackson, Ice Cube, Queen Latifah, My Bloody Valentine, Husker Du, Arrested Development appear as key listens for parents.
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Barry Shank
Public Enemy
Husker Oil
Arrested Development
KU's historic clock returns to campus home at KU
A walnut wall clock believed to be KU's official North College Hall timepiece was returned to the university. Martha Relph donated the restored clock, originally purchased by her late husband in 1948, after it spent decades in private hands. The clock, repaired by local craftsmen, now hangs in Corbin Hall, near the site of North College Hall.
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Kansas University
Martha Relph
Madison
Kan
North College Hall
Relph
Ken Relph
Joe
W.P. Hessler
Hessler
Douglas County
Corbin Hall
Pat Gross
Fayetteville, Ark
Relphs
Ross
Norman Boone
Eudora
Richard Morriss
Baldwin
Boone
Morbier
France
Morriss
Mac Truong
Marks Jewelers
Craig Patterson
Historic Moon Dread Fund
Lawton
Okla
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