Private funding for Hoch Auditorium at KU debated
The University of Kansas seeks 18 million dollars from the Kansas Legislature to replace Hoch Auditorium after last year’s fire with a 30 year funding plan. Critics worry private funds should not replace a state obligation, noting Campaign Kansas has raised about 210 million for nonessential projects while Hoch serves as essential space. University and KU alumni defend private fundraising as appropriate.
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University of Kansas
Hoch Auditorium
Gene Budig
Kansas
Joint Committee On State
Legislative Building Committee
George Teagarden
D-Lacygne
Franklin County
House Appropriations Committee
Teagarden
Campaign Kansas
Liede
KU Medical Center
William Allen White School of Journalism
Hoch
Rights and Fear Undermine Student Privacy in Schools
An editorial argues that crime fears erode liberty as drug policies invade school life. It cites Neosho Missouri where drug searches in high schools led to probation for a student and questions the justification of suspending privacy. The piece contrasts harsher actions in Kansas with warnings of broader civil liberty erosion.
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Herald
Missouri
Kansas
Neosho
U.S
Lee Thompson
Practical Holiday Gifts For A Tight Economy
Commentary outlines budget friendly gift ideas for Christmas season. Suggests paper shredders batteries for detectors fire extinguishers caterer gift certificates for Mom dad gifts portable TV sofa diet products snow gear and Royals opening day program with Roy als media guide. notes rising costs and cautious shopping.
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George Bush
Ottawa
Royals
Herb Robinson
Surviving cancer surgery in a world of hope and fear
The writer recalls arriving at 6 30 a m for a cancer surgery with biopsy first and possible full chest operation if nodes were positive. Family rushes in from across the country as prayers and documents are prepared. After a 10 day hospital stay and seven in ICU, radiation followed and the author, now cancer free after 25 treatments, reflects on the new cancer center and global fight against the disease.
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Mike. Niehaus
Kate
Peggy
Universal
Clarence Thomas
Magic Johnson
Willie Smith
Lifesaving ambulance care praised after heart attack at RMH
Larry Larkin thanks the ambulance crew and RMH staff for saving his wife during a heart attack on October 7. She spent four days in RMH ICU and 23 days at Humana with continuous family support. Special gratitude to Dr. Reynoso and Dr. Pruette for lifesaving treatment and to nurses and aides who aided her recovery.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Icu
Ransom
Humana
Deer processing costs and education in hunting notes
Richard A. Lamberd recounts a personal deer processing experience detailing costs of $45 per deer, $3 per hide, and $10 for six pounds of summer sausage plus a $13.50 deer tag for on land hunting. He cites meat yield around 32 percent, issues with hanging and blood in the steak, and criticizes modern processing practices while noting a total outlay of $173.50.
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Quail Unlimited
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