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Andrew Jackson Higgins Obituary
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Description
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The Honorable Andrew Jackson Higgins, native of Platte City, Missouri, died September 14, 2011. Higgins practiced law from 1948-1960 at Platte City and served three terms as Prosecuting Attorney of Platte County and one term as Mayor of Platte City. He also served as a judge of the Missouri Supreme Court from 1979 until 1991. He was the Chief Justice 1985-1987. He also received many awards throughout his long life and participated in musical venues as a clarinetist.
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2011-09-18
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Newspaper Article
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A Lesson in The Arts
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Cover story with pictures tells of the Alcott Arts Center at 180 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Named for Louisa May Alcott, the center provides music, theater, and art for children. The nonprofit organization began in 2001 and depends almost solely on volunteers. Classes and performances are held in this former three-story school building as well as art exhibits from the spring until the day after Halloween when they close for the winter.
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2011-09-18
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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As Latest Boom Ends, What's Next for KC?
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Description
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Spurred by the completion of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, authors reflect on building booms in Kansas City since the 1930s, each followed by a lull. Includes a timeline for Kansas City's building booms from 1931 to present.
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2011-09-18
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Literary Explorer
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Feature article about Leawood, Kansas, author Candice Millard and her new book "Destiny of the Republic." Her first book, "The River of Doubt," about Theodore Roosevelt after his presidency, was published in 2005 and became a New York Times bestseller. Millard was a Shawnee Mission Northwest High School graduate in 1985.
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2011-09-18
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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A Report Card on Local Schools
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Description
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The annual publication of the performance reports of Missouri public school districts included charter schools for the first time. A chart, "Scoring Area Schools," lists standards met by Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties and the charter schools.
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2011-09-18
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
