KU Medical School minority focus questioned for rural Kansas needs
In Ottawa a health symposium debated the University of Kansas School of Medicine effort to boost minority enrollments. Critics argued the policy may overlook rural Kansas towns where physicians are most needed. Metrics show 8 percent minority enrollment last year, 19 percent this year among 252 applicants asked to attend.
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University of Kansas School of Medicine
Kansas
Ottawa
Garnett
Gene A. Budig
KU Medical School
Editorial Roundup From Kansas Papers Features Education and Campaign Spending
In Chanute and Manhattan editorials, Kansas schools face efficiency moves with larger classes potentially saving 116 million annually, risking rural life quality. and campaign spending trends show candidates diversifying fundraising sources with calls for equal funding and transparency, noting loopholes in current systems.
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Kansas
Associated Press
Chanute Tribune
Legislative Post
Manhattan Mercury
Kansas House
Senate
Kansas Commission On
Congress
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The Hitching Post on Telephone Evolution and Caller ID
A columnist recollects crank telephones and central operators, then discusses direct long distance dialing, push button and cordless phones, plus the coming Caller ID service in Lawrence. The piece mixes personal anecdotes about answering, avoiding calls, and fears of pervasive surveillance with a humorous, introspective tone.
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Central
Mike Scott
Southwestern Bell
Lawrence
Franklin County
Ottawa
SW Bell
Kansas Corporation Commission
Bushs risky path in his 1992 campaign strategy
Karl G. Trautman analyzes President Bushs acceptance speech, arguing the candidate frames a stark choice between free market capitalism and Clinton’s perceived government intervention. The piece notes Bush’s ideological labeling, claims about welfare jobs, industrial policy, and the political use of recent world events, with a critique of its historical interpretations.
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Karl G. Trautman
Bush
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Massachusetts
Soviet Union
Germany
Japan
Tom Harkin
Ted Kennedy
Bilt Bush
Baker University
Chocolate shop opens on Main Street draws praise from visitor
A visitor praises a new Main Street chocolate store noting excellent chocolate and friendly staff. The writer hopes the shop secures steady business to stay open and return soon.
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Main Street
It's Your Quarter the Encore Smashes Wolfen
A reader voices frustration with cable options and calls for modern service. They critique school funding, classroom crowding, and traffic racing in Canterbury Court. They express political distrust and urge safer behavior, urging a community dialogue line.
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Wolfen
Cubs
WGN
FNN
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