Editorial: Flood crisis tests federal role and budget balance
The piece argues floods prompt congressional calls for aid, praising federal dam and levee work but criticizing flood insurance failures. It warns a crisis of funds, urging focus on balancing the budget, else natural disasters will be trivialized in history.
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Potomac
Tuition Hikes At KU Spark Editorial Debate In Kansas
Kansas university editors warn that higher tuition may fund faculty salaries at KU. They argue a four star status requires student costs, despite budget cuts claimed by the state. The piece insists students should bear the burden to preserve a meaningful degree.
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Kansan
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Esa Eee
Oindhe Board Ofir
University of Kansas
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No Kidding by Karl A Van Asselt
An entry cataloging Marilyn Monroe aliases and stage names traces Norma Jeane Mortenson through Norma Jean Baker modeling as Norma Jean Dougherty and Mona Monroe with studio names Carole Lind Marilyn Miller and Jean Monroe noted in source.
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Karl A. van Asselt
Marilyn Monroe
Norma Jeane Mortenson
Norma Jean Baker
Norma Jean Dougherty
Norma Dougherty
Jean Norman
Carole Lind
Marilyn Miller
Jean Monroe
Mona Monroe
Yurce
Marilyn
Commentary on July heat, dogs and lottery folly
The writer reflects on a summer evening under a mulberry tree with a dog and iced tea. They recount buying Powerball tickets via their wife after a $110 million win, criticize lottery spend, and compare odds to a thunderstorm golf game, ending with a quip about preferring rain checks to lottery checks.
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Fond du Lac
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High speed drivers shift from youths to upscale buyers on expressways
A Chicago area study led by Dr. I M Kookie finds the dominant modern hot rodders are late 20s to mid 40s with luxury brands like Lexus Mercedes Infiniti BMW Audi and Cadillac. They lane hop tailgate and brag of power while Volvo drivers and older riders show different profiles. The interview notes driving behavior includes multitasking on car phones and a dismissive attitude toward other drivers.
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Kookie
Ozarks
Appalachians
Indiana
Lexus
Mercedes
Infiniti
BMW
Audi
Jin
Mount
Everest
Chicago
Volvo
Abbey the Fat Cat Faces Diet and Recovery Trials
Garden City column recounts Abbey the obese cat weighing about eighteen pounds, her vet visit, a diet discussion, a fall causing back-limb injuries, and the owner’s storm of emotions about possible euthanasia while Abbey shows cautious improvement in mobility and appetite.
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Garden City Telegram
Abbey
Shelley Winters
Tonce
Callie
Ward
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