By GENE POLICINSKI Freedom Forum

Whenever shocking videos hit the news, it revives talk of violence in media and how, when and if the media should print, post or air violent images.

As we recognize&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freedomforum.org/perspective-free-speech-and-press-need-freedom-of-information" target="_blank">Sunshine Week</a>, an annual review of what information is or should be available to the public, let’s consider two of the latest videos that shocked the nation: The abhorrent beating and tasing of&nbsp;Tyre Nichols&nbsp;by Memphis police and the assault on&nbsp;Paul Pelosi&nbsp;by a hammer-wielding assailant.

Both incidents were insults to humanity, and that’s exactly why an independent free press did the right thing by bringing those images to us. A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freedomforum.org/freedom-of-press/" target="_blank">free press</a>&nbsp;must deliver those images no matter how hard they are to watch and how repugnant the violence is to any fair-minded person.

In Nichols’ case, a combination of videos showed an unresisting victim subjected to abuse by multiple officers and then being denied medical attention. It’s the latest moment in which we have had to confront lawlessness by the very people charged with enforcing our laws.

Security video and police body cameras showed a man breaking into the home of former Speaker of the House&nbsp;Nancy Pelosi&nbsp;and then later grappling with her husband Paul Pelosi for control of a hammer, before the assailant wrested it free and slammed it into his skull. In addition to being evidence of the crime, the Pelosi video also refutes scurrilous online posts looking for political gain by saying that Pelosi had invited the man into his home.

Watch we must, if only to gauge for ourselves the scope and horror of each one. A free press role as “watchdog” exists not just to bite but also to bark warnings when something transgresses our collective safety, morality and national identity.

As news consumers, we’re all challenged today with videos from multiple sources that produce a tidal wave of imagery, many posted without context or shaped by personal views, political strategies or simply serving as clickbait.

In contrast, newsroom decisions are rooted in long-term experience and professional standards. Journalism groups such as the Radio Television Digital News Association have extensive&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rtdna.org/ethics" target="_blank">ethics codes</a>&nbsp;that remind decision-makers to minimize potential harm and to avoid sensationalizing what’s posted, seen or printed.

Austin American-Statesman&nbsp;Executive Editor Manny García shares the&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/UbOEdZjiw74?t=287" target="_blank">decision-making process and challenges involved in publishing security footage</a>&nbsp;from inside the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school during the May 2022 shooting there. The outlet’s video report edited out the screams of children but not the sounds of gunfire to hold law enforcement accountable for misleading narratives about their response and to counter misinformation.

To be sure, not all news outlets live by such codes, but most do – and it’s glaringly clear when they don’t.

In these examples, broadcast and cable news outlets took steps to warn of the graphic nature. In the Pelosi video, most airings intentionally halted the video just before the hammer blow landed.

Of the Nichols video, ABC News anchor&nbsp;David Muir&nbsp;said the images were so “difficult” that only portions would be shown. News anchors quickly began warning viewers that the images they were about to see were “disturbing,” and some even advised that the videos were not suitable for children to view.

CNN and others reported that social media platforms brought their own “terms of service” to bear, and NBC News said the Nichols video “has been identified by the YouTube community as inappropriate or offensive to some audiences.”

Deserving of criticism: The self-serving drumbeat in several media outlets leading up to the moment Memphis police released the Nichols video. It most closely resembled a lead-in to a lottery prize drawing or the on-screen countdown to midnight on New Year’s Eve. Neither was appropriate for the release of a video showing graphic violence that led to a death.

Shock and debate over violence in media is not new. During the Civil War, the public saw for the first time the true pictures of shattered bodies, grotesque injuries and fields filled with corpses. A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/photography-and-civil-war" target="_blank">report by the Battlefield Trust</a>&nbsp;says, “Civil War&nbsp;photographs stripped away much of the Victorian-era romance around warfare.” Images during the two World Wars countered government propaganda that attempted to hide the horrors of war. And there is no doubt that daily release of graphic images from Vietnam contributed to the loss of public and political support for U.S. involvement there.

Most recently, footage of the 1991 beating of&nbsp;Rodney King&nbsp;by Los Angeles police, the inhuman assault of&nbsp;George Floyd&nbsp;in 2020 by Minneapolis police and Nichols’ assault and death have provided an electronic window into criminal incidents that might otherwise have been filed under “resisting arrest” or some similarly distorted accounts.

In an era where all too many have little to no faith in what the free press reports, these real-time video accounts at least provide a common starting point for discussion and debate over police procedures and training.

Civil Rights-era photos and TV news reports could not be refuted by those who denied or distorted for decades the level of abuse and violence being directed at Black people. Films of Nazi concentration camps still stand to refute Holocaust deniers. And modern videos, from police body cameras and civilian cellphone footage, are a new, effective tool to counter false or misleading police reports of victims “resisting arrest” or attempting to grab weapons.

Yes, many of those images are too awful to see.

Gene Policinski is a senior fellow for the First Amendment at the Freedom Forum. He can be reached at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gpolicinski@freedomforum.org" target="_blank">gpolicinski@freedomforum.org</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632538886369.jpeg" alt="Gene Policinski. Photo courtesy Freedom Forum" />
 <figcaption>Gene Policinski. Photo courtesy Freedom Forum</figcaption>
 </figure>By GENE POLICINSKI Freedom ForumWhenever shocking videos hit the news, it revives talk of violence in media and how, when and if the media should print, post or air violent images.As we recognize&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freedomforum.org/perspective-free-speech-and-press-need-freedom-of-information" target="_blank">Sunshine Week</a>, an annual review of what information is or should be available to the public, let’s consider two of the latest videos that shocked the nation: The abhorrent beating and tasing of&nbsp;Tyre Nichols&nbsp;by Memphis police and the assault on&nbsp;Paul Pelosi&nbsp;by a hammer-wielding assailant.Both incidents were insults to humanity, and that’s exactly why an independent free press did the right thing by bringing those images to us. A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freedomforum.org/freedom-of-press/" target="_blank">free press</a>&nbsp;must deliver those images no matter how hard they are to watch and how repugnant the violence is to any fair-minded person.In Nichols’ case, a combination of videos showed an unresisting victim subjected to abuse by multiple officers and then being denied medical attention. It’s the latest moment in which we have had to confront lawlessness by the very people charged with enforcing our laws.Security video and police body cameras showed a man breaking into the home of former Speaker of the House&nbsp;Nancy Pelosi&nbsp;and then later grappling with her husband Paul Pelosi for control of a hammer, before the assailant wrested it free and slammed it into his skull. In addition to being evidence of the crime, the Pelosi video also refutes scurrilous online posts looking for political gain by saying that Pelosi had invited the man into his home.Watch we must, if only to gauge for ourselves the scope and horror of each one. A free press role as “watchdog” exists not just to bite but also to bark warnings when something transgresses our collective safety, morality and national identity.As news consumers, we’re all challenged today with videos from multiple sources that produce a tidal wave of imagery, many posted without context or shaped by personal views, political strategies or simply serving as clickbait.In contrast, newsroom decisions are rooted in long-term experience and professional standards. Journalism groups such as the Radio Television Digital News Association have extensive&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rtdna.org/ethics" target="_blank">ethics codes</a>&nbsp;that remind decision-makers to minimize potential harm and to avoid sensationalizing what’s posted, seen or printed.<h2>Inside one newsroom's decision</h2>Austin American-Statesman&nbsp;Executive Editor Manny García shares the&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/UbOEdZjiw74?t=287" target="_blank">decision-making process and challenges involved in publishing security footage</a>&nbsp;from inside the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school during the May 2022 shooting there. The outlet’s video report edited out the screams of children but not the sounds of gunfire to hold law enforcement accountable for misleading narratives about their response and to counter misinformation.To be sure, not all news outlets live by such codes, but most do – and it’s glaringly clear when they don’t.In these examples, broadcast and cable news outlets took steps to warn of the graphic nature. In the Pelosi video, most airings intentionally halted the video just before the hammer blow landed.Of the Nichols video, ABC News anchor&nbsp;David Muir&nbsp;said the images were so “difficult” that only portions would be shown. News anchors quickly began warning viewers that the images they were about to see were “disturbing,” and some even advised that the videos were not suitable for children to view.CNN and others reported that social media platforms brought their own “terms of service” to bear, and NBC News said the Nichols video “has been identified by the YouTube community as inappropriate or offensive to some audiences.”Deserving of criticism: The self-serving drumbeat in several media outlets leading up to the moment Memphis police released the Nichols video. It most closely resembled a lead-in to a lottery prize drawing or the on-screen countdown to midnight on New Year’s Eve. Neither was appropriate for the release of a video showing graphic violence that led to a death.Shock and debate over violence in media is not new. During the Civil War, the public saw for the first time the true pictures of shattered bodies, grotesque injuries and fields filled with corpses. A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/photography-and-civil-war" target="_blank">report by the Battlefield Trust</a>&nbsp;says, “Civil War&nbsp;photographs stripped away much of the Victorian-era romance around warfare.” Images during the two World Wars countered government propaganda that attempted to hide the horrors of war. And there is no doubt that daily release of graphic images from Vietnam contributed to the loss of public and political support for U.S. involvement there.Most recently, footage of the 1991 beating of&nbsp;Rodney King&nbsp;by Los Angeles police, the inhuman assault of&nbsp;George Floyd&nbsp;in 2020 by Minneapolis police and Nichols’ assault and death have provided an electronic window into criminal incidents that might otherwise have been filed under “resisting arrest” or some similarly distorted accounts.In an era where all too many have little to no faith in what the free press reports, these real-time video accounts at least provide a common starting point for discussion and debate over police procedures and training.Civil Rights-era photos and TV news reports could not be refuted by those who denied or distorted for decades the level of abuse and violence being directed at Black people. Films of Nazi concentration camps still stand to refute Holocaust deniers. And modern videos, from police body cameras and civilian cellphone footage, are a new, effective tool to counter false or misleading police reports of victims “resisting arrest” or attempting to grab weapons.Yes, many of those images are too awful to see.And too awful not to see.Gene Policinski is a senior fellow for the First Amendment at the Freedom Forum. He can be reached at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gpolicinski@freedomforum.org" target="_blank">gpolicinski@freedomforum.org</a>.

FIRST FIVE: How (and why) graphic images make the news

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

NAME:&nbsp;Basvic, Base Michael; 43; Salina

Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity

NAME:&nbsp;Chavez, Tyrone Charles; 44; Salina

CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

NAME:&nbsp;Cline, Dahlton Lee; 23; Salina

CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting

NAME:&nbsp;Detlefson, Joshua Andrew; 38; Salina

CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Domestic Battery: rude physical contact

NAME:&nbsp;Johnson, Jasmin DaShawn; 31; Salina

Flee or attempt to elude;five or more moving violations

NAME:&nbsp;Morales, Anthony Luis; 31; Salina

CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

NAME:&nbsp;Morris, William Robert Jr.; 21; Salina

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Basvic, Base Michael; 43; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severityTransporting an open container<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Chavez, Tyrone Charles; 44; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Cline, Dahlton Lee; 23; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679229476595.jpeg" alt="Detlefson, Joshua Andrew" />
 <figcaption>Detlefson, Joshua Andrew</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Detlefson, Joshua Andrew; 38; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Domestic Battery: rude physical contact<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679229571162.jpeg" alt="Johnson, Jasmin DaShawn" />
 <figcaption>Johnson, Jasmin DaShawn</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Johnson, Jasmin DaShawn; 31; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Driving While SuspendedFlee or attempt to elude;five or more moving violationsReckless Driving<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679229704865.jpeg" alt="Morales, Anthony Luis" />
 <figcaption>Morales, Anthony Luis</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Morales, Anthony Luis; 31; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679229789996.jpeg" alt="Morris, William Robert Jr." />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Morris, William Robert Jr.; 21; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting

Saline County Booking Activity, March 19

By MADDY ROHR K-State Research and Extension News Service&nbsp;

MANHATTAN — As lawns begin to turn green, controlling weeds and applying fertilizer is important.&nbsp;

Cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass or tall fescue are among the most common cool-season grasses needing attention, said Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham, who shares the following maintenance calendar.&nbsp;

March Spot treat broadleaf weeds, if necessary. Treat on a day that is 50 degrees or warmer. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours of application will reduce effectiveness. April Apply crabgrass preventer when redbud trees are in full bloom, usually in April. The preventer needs to be watered in before it will start to work. One-quarter inch of water will be enough to water in any of the products commonly available. Remember that a good, thick lawn is the best weed prevention and may be all that is needed. May Fertilize the lawn with a slow-release fertilizer if you water your lawn or if you normally receive enough rainfall that your turf doesn’t go drought-dormant during the summer.&nbsp;

If there are broadleaf weeds, spot treat with a spray or use a fertilizer that includes a weed killer. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours of application will reduce effectiveness of the weed killer, but the fertilizer needs to be watered in. If you are using a product that has both fertilizer and weed killer, wait 24 hours after application before watering in.&nbsp;

If grubs have been a problem in the past, apply a product containing imidacloprid or chlorantraniliprole during May or anytime from May through June for imidacloprid. These products work to prevent grub damage. If rainfall does not occur within 24 hours, irrigate with ¼ inch of water. June through mid-July Apply second round of crabgrass preventer by June 15 – unless you have used Dimension (dithiopyr) or Barricade (prodiamine) for the April application. These two products normally provide season-long control with a single application. Remember to water it in. Late-July through August If you see grub damage, apply a grub killer that contains Dylox. Imidacloprid and chlorantraniliprole are effective against young grubs but may not be effective on late instar grubs. The grub killer containing Dylox must be watered in within 24 hours or effectiveness drops. September Fertilize around Labor Day. This is the most important fertilization of the year. Water in the fertilizer if rainfall does not occur. November Fertilize. This fertilizer is taken up by the roots but is not used until the following spring. Water in fertilizer.&nbsp;

Spray for broadleaf weeds even if they are small. Broadleaf weeds are much easier to control in the fall than in the spring. Try to spray on a day that is at least 50 degrees. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours reduces effectiveness. Use label rates for all products.&nbsp;

Upham and his colleagues in K-State's Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources produce a weekly&nbsp;<a href="https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/info-center/newsletters/index.html" target="_blank">Horticulture Newsletter</a>&nbsp;with tips for maintaining home landscapes and gardens. The newsletter is available to view online or can be delivered by email each week.&nbsp;

Interested persons can also send their garden and yard-related questions to Upham at&nbsp;wupham@ksu.edu, or contact your&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/about/statewide-locations.html" target="_blank">local K-State Research and Extension office</a>.

By MADDY ROHR K-State Research and Extension News Service&nbsp;MANHATTAN — As lawns begin to turn green, controlling weeds and applying fertilizer is important.&nbsp;Cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass or tall fescue are among the most common cool-season grasses needing attention, said Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham, who shares the following maintenance calendar.&nbsp;March Spot treat broadleaf weeds, if necessary. Treat on a day that is 50 degrees or warmer. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours of application will reduce effectiveness. April Apply crabgrass preventer when redbud trees are in full bloom, usually in April. The preventer needs to be watered in before it will start to work. One-quarter inch of water will be enough to water in any of the products commonly available. Remember that a good, thick lawn is the best weed prevention and may be all that is needed. May Fertilize the lawn with a slow-release fertilizer if you water your lawn or if you normally receive enough rainfall that your turf doesn’t go drought-dormant during the summer.&nbsp;If there are broadleaf weeds, spot treat with a spray or use a fertilizer that includes a weed killer. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours of application will reduce effectiveness of the weed killer, but the fertilizer needs to be watered in. If you are using a product that has both fertilizer and weed killer, wait 24 hours after application before watering in.&nbsp;If grubs have been a problem in the past, apply a product containing imidacloprid or chlorantraniliprole during May or anytime from May through June for imidacloprid. These products work to prevent grub damage. If rainfall does not occur within 24 hours, irrigate with ¼ inch of water. June through mid-July Apply second round of crabgrass preventer by June 15 – unless you have used Dimension (dithiopyr) or Barricade (prodiamine) for the April application. These two products normally provide season-long control with a single application. Remember to water it in. Late-July through August If you see grub damage, apply a grub killer that contains Dylox. Imidacloprid and chlorantraniliprole are effective against young grubs but may not be effective on late instar grubs. The grub killer containing Dylox must be watered in within 24 hours or effectiveness drops. September Fertilize around Labor Day. This is the most important fertilization of the year. Water in the fertilizer if rainfall does not occur. November Fertilize. This fertilizer is taken up by the roots but is not used until the following spring. Water in fertilizer.&nbsp;Spray for broadleaf weeds even if they are small. Broadleaf weeds are much easier to control in the fall than in the spring. Try to spray on a day that is at least 50 degrees. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours reduces effectiveness. Use label rates for all products.&nbsp;Upham and his colleagues in K-State's Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources produce a weekly&nbsp;<a href="https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/info-center/newsletters/index.html" target="_blank">Horticulture Newsletter</a>&nbsp;with tips for maintaining home landscapes and gardens. The newsletter is available to view online or can be delivered by email each week.&nbsp;Interested persons can also send their garden and yard-related questions to Upham at&nbsp;wupham@ksu.edu, or contact your&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/about/statewide-locations.html" target="_blank">local K-State Research and Extension office</a>.

Lawn calendar for cool-season grasses in Kansas

Today is Sunday, March 19, the 78th day of 2023. There are 287 days left in the year.

On March 19, 1945, during World War II, 724 people were killed when a Japanese dive bomber attacked the carrier USS Franklin off Japan (the ship was saved). Adolf Hitler ordered the destruction of German facilities that could fall into Allied hands in his so-called "Nero Decree," which was largely disregarded.

In 1859, the opera "Faust" by Charles Gounod premiered in Paris.

In 1931, Nevada Gov. Fred B. Balzar signed a measure legalizing casino gambling.

In 1942, during World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered men between the ages of 45 and 64, inclusive, to register for non-military duty.

In 1977, the series finale of "Mary Tyler Moore" aired on CBS-TV, ending the situation comedy's seven-season run.

In 1987, televangelist Jim Bakker resigned as chairman of his PTL ministry organization amid a sex and money scandal involving Jessica Hahn, a former church secretary.

In 1991, Polish President Lech Walesa arrived in Washington for his first state visit to the United States.

In 1995, after a 21-month hiatus, Michael Jordan returned to professional basketball with his former team, the Chicago Bulls.

In 1997, artist Willem de Kooning, considered one of the 20th century's greatest painters, died in East Hampton, New York, at age 92.

In 2003, President George W. Bush ordered the start of war against Iraq. (Because of the time difference, it was early March 20 in Iraq.)

In 2007, a methane gas explosion in a Siberian coal mine killed 110 workers.

In 2020, President Donald Trump focused attention on a malaria drug, chloroquine, as a possible coronavirus treatment; the FDA issued a statement saying that there were "no FDA-approved therapeutics" to treat COVID-19.

Ten years ago: Pope Francis officially began his ministry as the 266th pope, receiving the ring symbolizing the papacy and a wool stole exemplifying his role as shepherd of his 1.2-billion-strong flock during a Mass at the Vatican. Insurgents carried out a wave of bombings across Iraq that killed at least 65 people. Harry Reems, 65, co-star of the 1972 adult-film classic "Deep Throat," died in Salt Lake City.

Five years ago: Speaking in New Hampshire, a state ravaged by opioids, President Donald Trump called for stiffer penalties for drug traffickers, including the death penalty. Former tennis star Martina Navratilova said she was "extremely angry" to learn that the BBC paid John McEnroe at least 10 times more than her for their broadcasting roles at Wimbledon. Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon announced that she would challenge New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a Democratic primary in September. (Cuomo easily beat back the challenge.)

One year ago: Russian forces pushed deeper into Ukraine's besieged and battered port city of Mariupol, where heavy fighting shut down a major steel plant and local authorities pleaded for more Western help. Four U.S. Marines were killed when their Osprey aircraft crashed in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle during a NATO exercise unrelated to the Ukraine war. A former Apple employee was charged with defrauding the tech giant out of more than $10 million by taking kickbacks, stealing equipment and laundering money, federal prosecutors said.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Renee Taylor is 90. Actor Ursula Andress is 87. Singer Clarence "Frogman" Henry is 86. Singer Ruth Pointer (The Pointer Sisters) is 77. Actor Glenn Close is 76. Actor Bruce Willis is 68. Actor-comedian Mary Scheer is 60. Playwright Neil LaBute is 60. Actor Connor Trinneer is 54. Rock musician Gert Bettens (K's Choice) is 53. Rapper Bun B is 50. Rock musician Zach Lind (Jimmy Eat World) is 47. Actor Virginia Williams is 45. Actor Abby Brammell is 44. MLB pitcher Clayton Kershaw is 35. Actor Craig Lamar Traylor is 34. Actor Philip Bolden is 28.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Sunday, March 19, the 78th day of 2023. There are 287 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On March 19, 1945, during World War II, 724 people were killed when a Japanese dive bomber attacked the carrier USS Franklin off Japan (the ship was saved). Adolf Hitler ordered the destruction of German facilities that could fall into Allied hands in his so-called "Nero Decree," which was largely disregarded.On this date:In 1859, the opera "Faust" by Charles Gounod premiered in Paris.In 1931, Nevada Gov. Fred B. Balzar signed a measure legalizing casino gambling.In 1942, during World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered men between the ages of 45 and 64, inclusive, to register for non-military duty.In 1977, the series finale of "Mary Tyler Moore" aired on CBS-TV, ending the situation comedy's seven-season run.In 1987, televangelist Jim Bakker resigned as chairman of his PTL ministry organization amid a sex and money scandal involving Jessica Hahn, a former church secretary.In 1991, Polish President Lech Walesa arrived in Washington for his first state visit to the United States.In 1995, after a 21-month hiatus, Michael Jordan returned to professional basketball with his former team, the Chicago Bulls.In 1997, artist Willem de Kooning, considered one of the 20th century's greatest painters, died in East Hampton, New York, at age 92.In 2003, President George W. Bush ordered the start of war against Iraq. (Because of the time difference, it was early March 20 in Iraq.)In 2007, a methane gas explosion in a Siberian coal mine killed 110 workers.In 2020, President Donald Trump focused attention on a malaria drug, chloroquine, as a possible coronavirus treatment; the FDA issued a statement saying that there were "no FDA-approved therapeutics" to treat COVID-19.Ten years ago: Pope Francis officially began his ministry as the 266th pope, receiving the ring symbolizing the papacy and a wool stole exemplifying his role as shepherd of his 1.2-billion-strong flock during a Mass at the Vatican. Insurgents carried out a wave of bombings across Iraq that killed at least 65 people. Harry Reems, 65, co-star of the 1972 adult-film classic "Deep Throat," died in Salt Lake City.Five years ago: Speaking in New Hampshire, a state ravaged by opioids, President Donald Trump called for stiffer penalties for drug traffickers, including the death penalty. Former tennis star Martina Navratilova said she was "extremely angry" to learn that the BBC paid John McEnroe at least 10 times more than her for their broadcasting roles at Wimbledon. Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon announced that she would challenge New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a Democratic primary in September. (Cuomo easily beat back the challenge.)One year ago: Russian forces pushed deeper into Ukraine's besieged and battered port city of Mariupol, where heavy fighting shut down a major steel plant and local authorities pleaded for more Western help. Four U.S. Marines were killed when their Osprey aircraft crashed in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle during a NATO exercise unrelated to the Ukraine war. A former Apple employee was charged with defrauding the tech giant out of more than $10 million by taking kickbacks, stealing equipment and laundering money, federal prosecutors said.Today's Birthdays: Actor Renee Taylor is 90. Actor Ursula Andress is 87. Singer Clarence "Frogman" Henry is 86. Singer Ruth Pointer (The Pointer Sisters) is 77. Actor Glenn Close is 76. Actor Bruce Willis is 68. Actor-comedian Mary Scheer is 60. Playwright Neil LaBute is 60. Actor Connor Trinneer is 54. Rock musician Gert Bettens (K's Choice) is 53. Rapper Bun B is 50. Rock musician Zach Lind (Jimmy Eat World) is 47. Actor Virginia Williams is 45. Actor Abby Brammell is 44. MLB pitcher Clayton Kershaw is 35. Actor Craig Lamar Traylor is 34. Actor Philip Bolden is 28.

Today in History - March 19

ABILENE - The United States' agriculture policy during the Eisenhower Era is the topic of the upcoming Lunch &amp; Learn at the Eisenhower Presidential Library.

The Lunch &amp; Learn is scheduled for noon Thursday either in person or online. For in-person participants, the program will be in the library building courtyard. Participants are encouraged to arrive by 11:45 a.m. and park in the south parking lot nearest the library building. A light box lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. 

If you can't make it to the Eisenhower Presidential Library, you also can watch the presentation via a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/nH7cLGRmBRA?feature=share">YouTube live stream</a>.

The guest speaker will be Jennifer Ifft, an associate professor and extension specialist in agricultural policy at Kansas State University, who will discuss agricultural economics during the Eisenhower Era. According to information from the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Ifft has an integrated research and extension program that covers policy and regulatory issues that affect the viability of U.S. and Kansas agriculture.

"Agricultural policy in the U.S. addresses many important challenges including fighting hunger domestically and internationally. Policies on maintaining a safe and secure food supply along with economic stability for farm families are critical. This presentation will cover key policies addressing these challenges during the Eisenhower Administration. Historical context will be discussed while outlining both the intended and unintended economic consequences," according to information from the Eisenhower Presidential Library.

Ifft is scheduled to summarize how such challenges currently persist and discuss important lessons from this time period.

Ifft has a Ph.D. from the University of California-Berkeley, an M.Phil from the University of Cambridge, and a B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She grew up on her family’s farm in central Illinois.

By SALINA POSTABILENE - The United States' agriculture policy during the Eisenhower Era is the topic of the upcoming Lunch &amp; Learn at the Eisenhower Presidential Library.The Lunch &amp; Learn is scheduled for noon Thursday either in person or online. For in-person participants, the program will be in the library building courtyard. Participants are encouraged to arrive by 11:45 a.m. and park in the south parking lot nearest the library building. A light box lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. If you can't make it to the Eisenhower Presidential Library, you also can watch the presentation via a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/nH7cLGRmBRA?feature=share">YouTube live stream</a>.The guest speaker will be Jennifer Ifft, an associate professor and extension specialist in agricultural policy at Kansas State University, who will discuss agricultural economics during the Eisenhower Era. According to information from the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Ifft has an integrated research and extension program that covers policy and regulatory issues that affect the viability of U.S. and Kansas agriculture."Agricultural policy in the U.S. addresses many important challenges including fighting hunger domestically and internationally. Policies on maintaining a safe and secure food supply along with economic stability for farm families are critical. This presentation will cover key policies addressing these challenges during the Eisenhower Administration. Historical context will be discussed while outlining both the intended and unintended economic consequences," according to information from the Eisenhower Presidential Library.Ifft is scheduled to summarize how such challenges currently persist and discuss important lessons from this time period.Ifft has a Ph.D. from the University of California-Berkeley, an M.Phil from the University of Cambridge, and a B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She grew up on her family’s farm in central Illinois.

Eisenhower Era agriculture policy topic of next Lunch & Learn

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Superintendent/ Foreman/ Construction Laborer/Carpenter/Concrete Finisher

Lancaster Construction, a local contractor in the concrete and light commercial construction is seeking driven individuals in the areas of concrete, carpentry, and general labor. Individuals successfully gaining employment will be willing and able to assist in any aspect of the project at hand. The willingness to learn and develop a wide range of skills will be imperative.

●Ability to perform general labor tasks, demolition, clean up, shovel/raking, and material handling

●Assist project foreman or superintendent with the task at hand

●Form, place, and finish different types of concrete structures and slabs

●Frame and construct different types of structures: wood framing, metal stud framing, metal building, post frame building

●Follow and abide by all safety rules and regulations.

●Be a valuable team member with a good attituded and strong work ethic.

●Employment is conditional upon successfully passing drug screening.

●Starting wage of $20.00-30.00/HR based on experience

<a href="https://lancasterci.com/employment">https://lancasterci.com/employment</a>

Elias Grant <a href="mailto:elias@lancasterci.com">elias@lancasterci.com</a> (785) 643-1795

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 </figure>Superintendent/ Foreman/ Construction Laborer/Carpenter/Concrete FinisherFull TimeLancaster Construction, a local contractor in the concrete and light commercial construction is seeking driven individuals in the areas of concrete, carpentry, and general labor. Individuals successfully gaining employment will be willing and able to assist in any aspect of the project at hand. The willingness to learn and develop a wide range of skills will be imperative.Responsibilities●Ability to perform general labor tasks, demolition, clean up, shovel/raking, and material handling●Assist project foreman or superintendent with the task at hand●Form, place, and finish different types of concrete structures and slabs●Frame and construct different types of structures: wood framing, metal stud framing, metal building, post frame buildingRequirements●Valid driver’s license●Ability to meet quality expectations●Follow and abide by all safety rules and regulations.●Be a valuable team member with a good attituded and strong work ethic.●Employment is conditional upon successfully passing drug screening.●Basic hand tools and tool pouch.Benefits●Starting wage of $20.00-30.00/HR based on experience●Sign on Bonus●Vacation and sick days●Insurance program●Retirement program<a href="https://lancasterci.com/employment">https://lancasterci.com/employment</a>To apply, please reach out to:Elias Grant <a href="mailto:elias@lancasterci.com">elias@lancasterci.com</a> (785) 643-1795

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Following is recent booking activity for the Dickinson County Jail, as provided by law enforcement.&nbsp;Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Dickinson County Jail.

NAME:&nbsp;BISHOP, COURTNEY ADELE; 35; no city listed

CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;FOSTER, RONALD EDWARD Junior; 38; Clay Center

CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;JOHNSON, LEQUINN TREMAYNE; 34; Dawson, Ga.

NAME:&nbsp;MCCLAIN, XAVIER ZACKARY; 22; Solomon

NAME:&nbsp;PETERSON, KODY WAYNE; 28; Glendell

Following is recent booking activity for the Dickinson County Jail, as provided by law enforcement.&nbsp;Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Dickinson County Jail.All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;BISHOP, COURTNEY ADELE; 35; no city listedCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;FOSTER, RONALD EDWARD Junior; 38; Clay CenterCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;BOND REVOCATION<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;HANSON, SARAH JO; 44; HopeCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;JOHNSON, LEQUINN TREMAYNE; 34; Dawson, Ga.CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;MCCLAIN, XAVIER ZACKARY; 22; SolomonCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;PETERSON, KODY WAYNE; 28; GlendellCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Failure to appearProbation Violation

Dickinson County Jail Booking Activity, March 11-17

NAME:&nbsp;Born, Brenton Robert; 34; Salina

CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Domestic Battery: rude physical contact 2nd

NAME:&nbsp;Davis, Timothy Dale; 52; Salina

NAME:&nbsp;Garcia, Bethany Lynn; 36; Salina

NAME:&nbsp;Hernandez, Mario Aviles; 35; Salina

CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor

Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm

Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

NAME:&nbsp;Kerns, Daniel Adam; 24; Salina

CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity

NAME:&nbsp;Linenberger, Valerie Kaye; 50; Salina

NAME:&nbsp;Manis, Abigial Irene; 42; Salina

CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor

NAME:&nbsp;Meier, Rodney Wayne; 54; Salina

NAME:&nbsp;Peryer, Evan Keith; 36; Salina

CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;DUI; 2nd conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+

NAME:&nbsp;Samilton, Levi Michael; 18; Salina

NAME:&nbsp;Sitton, Kayla Beth; 31; Salina

NAME:&nbsp;Viar, Lance Edward; 55; Salina

NAME:&nbsp;Wanner, Nicholas Cade; 26: no city listed

NAME:&nbsp;Weaver, Dakota Michael; 31; Salina

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Born, Brenton Robert; 34; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Domestic Battery: rude physical contact 2nd<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Davis, Timothy Dale; 52; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Garcia, Bethany Lynn; 36; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Hernandez, Mario Aviles; 35; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Kary, Kane Lee; 44; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Criminal Damage to Property; MisdemeanorDomestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harmUse/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyInterfere w/ LEO; unknown circ; misdPoss of marijuanaViolation of protection order; Unknown circumstance<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Kerns, Daniel Adam; 24; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Linenberger, Valerie Kaye; 50; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Manis, Abigial Irene; 42; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Meier, Rodney Wayne; 54; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Peryer, Evan Keith; 36; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;DUI; 2nd conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679147274448.jpeg" alt="Samilton, Levi Michael" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Samilton, Levi Michael; 18; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Probation ViolationX:Operate a MV w/o a valid licenseSpeeding; maximum limits<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Sitton, Kayla Beth; 31; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Viar, Lance Edward; 55; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Wanner, Nicholas Cade; 26: no city listedCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hitOutside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Weaver, Dakota Michael; 31; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Probation Violation

Saline County Booking Activity, March 18

Members of the African Children's Choir are scheduled to perform Sunday in Salina.

The performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday in Salina's First United Methodist Church, 122 N. Eighth Street. There will be no admission charge, however, a free-will offering will be taken to support the choir.

The choir comprises 19 elementary school-aged children from Uganda who give "an energetic and inspiring program of popular children's music, traditional spiritual songs and African cultural pieces," said Pam Kraus, the church's host coordinator for the choir.

"The children come from vulnerable backgrounds and have faced hardship and lack of education. Through their participation in the African Children's Choir, they will be provided food, shelter, medical needs, and an education through university," Kraus said.

The choir scheduled to perform in Salina Sunday actually had its beginnings three years ago.

"They first began their US tour in February 2020, but after a few concerts COVID hit, and the choir was isolated at a camp in South Carolina for eight months, before returning to Uganda, never having another opportunity to perform.  So they are grateful to be back in the US this year to finally get to do their tour!" Kraus said.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTMembers of the African Children's Choir are scheduled to perform Sunday in Salina.The performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday in Salina's First United Methodist Church, 122 N. Eighth Street. There will be no admission charge, however, a free-will offering will be taken to support the choir.The choir comprises 19 elementary school-aged children from Uganda who give "an energetic and inspiring program of popular children's music, traditional spiritual songs and African cultural pieces," said Pam Kraus, the church's host coordinator for the choir."The children come from vulnerable backgrounds and have faced hardship and lack of education. Through their participation in the African Children's Choir, they will be provided food, shelter, medical needs, and an education through university," Kraus said.The choir scheduled to perform in Salina Sunday actually had its beginnings three years ago."They first began their US tour in February 2020, but after a few concerts COVID hit, and the choir was isolated at a camp in South Carolina for eight months, before returning to Uganda, never having another opportunity to perform. So they are grateful to be back in the US this year to finally get to do their tour!" Kraus said.

African Childrens Choir to perform Sunday night in Salina

Today is Saturday, March 18, the 77th day of 2023. There are 288 days left in the year.

On March 18, 1940, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini met at the Brenner Pass, where the Italian dictator agreed to join Germany's war against France and Britain. On this date:

In 1766, Britain repealed the Stamp Act of 1765.

In 1922, Mohandas K. Gandhi was sentenced in India to six years' imprisonment for civil disobedience. (He was released after serving two years.)

In 1925, the Tri-State Tornado struck southeastern Missouri, southern Illinois and southwestern Indiana, resulting in some 700 deaths.

In 1937, in America's worst school disaster, nearly 300 people, most of them children, were killed in a natural gas explosion at the New London Consolidated School in Rusk County, Texas.

In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order authorizing the War Relocation Authority, which was put in charge of interning Japanese-Americans, with Milton S. Eisenhower (the younger brother of Dwight D. Eisenhower) as its director.

In 1963, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Gideon v. Wainwright, ruled unanimously that state courts were required to provide legal counsel to criminal defendants who could not afford to hire an attorney on their own.

In 1965, the first spacewalk took place as Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov went outside his Voskhod 2 capsule, secured by a tether.

In 1974, most of the Arab oil-producing nations ended their 5-month-old embargo against the United States that had been sparked by American support for Israel in the Yom Kippur War.

In 2002, Brittanie Cecil died two days short of her 14th birthday after being hit in the head by a puck at a game between the host Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames; it was apparently the first such fan fatality in NHL history.

In 2016, police in Brussels captured Europe's most wanted fugitive, Salah Abdeslam, who was the prime suspect in the deadly 2015 Paris attacks.

In 2020, the U.S. and Canada agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ten years ago: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton announced her support for gay marriage in an online video released by the gay rights advocacy group Human Rights Campaign. A mortar shell explosion killed seven Marines from Camp Lejeune and injured eight other people during mountain warfare training at Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada.

Five years ago: A self-driving Uber SUV struck and killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in the first death involving a fully autonomous test vehicle; Uber suspended its autonomous vehicle testing program in Arizona, California, Pittsburgh and Toronto after the crash. Vladimir Putin rolled to a crushing re-election victory for six more years as Russia's president. The fourth in a series of bombings in Austin, Texas, left two people injured; authorities said it was triggered along a street by a nearly invisible tripwire. "Black Panther" became the first film since "Avatar" in 2009 to top the weekend box office for five weeks in a row.

One year ago: Vladimir Putin appeared at a huge flag-waving rally at a Moscow stadium Friday and lavished praise on his troops fighting in Ukraine, three weeks into the invasion that led to heavier-than-expected Russian losses on the battlefield and increasingly authoritarian rule. Volkswagen recalled more than 246,000 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because faulty wiring harnesses could make them brake unexpectedly.

Today's Birthdays: Composer John Kander is 96. Actor Brad Dourif is 73. Jazz musician Bill Frisell is 72. Alt-country musician Karen Grotberg (The Jayhawks) is 64. Movie writer-director Luc Besson is 64. Actor Geoffrey Owens is 62. Actor Thomas Ian Griffith is 61. Singer-songwriter James McMurtry is 61. TV personality Mike Rowe is 61. Singer-actor Vanessa L. Williams is 60. Olympic gold medal speedskater Bonnie Blair is 59. Actor David Cubitt is 58. Rock musician Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains) is 57. Rock singer-musician Miki Berenyi is 56. Actor Michael Bergin is 54. Rapper-actor-talk show host Queen Latifah is 53. Former White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus is 51. Actor-comedian Dane Cook is 51. Country singer Philip Sweet (Little Big Town) is 49. Rock musician Stuart Zender is 49. Singers Evan and Jaron Lowenstein are 49. Actor-singer-dancer Sutton Foster is 48. Rock singer Adam Levine (Maroon 5) is 44. Rock musician Daren Taylor (Airborne Toxic Event) is 43. Olympic gold medal figure skater Alexei Yagudin is 43. Actor Adam Pally is 41. Actor Cornelius Smith Jr. is 41. Actor Duane Henry (TV: "NCIS") is 38. Actor Lily Collins is 34. Actor-dancer Julia Goldani Telles is 28. Actor Ciara Bravo is 26. Actor Blake Garrett Rosenthal is 19.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Saturday, March 18, the 77th day of 2023. There are 288 days left in the year.Today's highlight in history:On March 18, 1940, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini met at the Brenner Pass, where the Italian dictator agreed to join Germany's war against France and Britain. On this date:In 1766, Britain repealed the Stamp Act of 1765.In 1922, Mohandas K. Gandhi was sentenced in India to six years' imprisonment for civil disobedience. (He was released after serving two years.)In 1925, the Tri-State Tornado struck southeastern Missouri, southern Illinois and southwestern Indiana, resulting in some 700 deaths.In 1937, in America's worst school disaster, nearly 300 people, most of them children, were killed in a natural gas explosion at the New London Consolidated School in Rusk County, Texas.In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order authorizing the War Relocation Authority, which was put in charge of interning Japanese-Americans, with Milton S. Eisenhower (the younger brother of Dwight D. Eisenhower) as its director.In 1963, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Gideon v. Wainwright, ruled unanimously that state courts were required to provide legal counsel to criminal defendants who could not afford to hire an attorney on their own.In 1965, the first spacewalk took place as Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov went outside his Voskhod 2 capsule, secured by a tether.In 1974, most of the Arab oil-producing nations ended their 5-month-old embargo against the United States that had been sparked by American support for Israel in the Yom Kippur War.In 2002, Brittanie Cecil died two days short of her 14th birthday after being hit in the head by a puck at a game between the host Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames; it was apparently the first such fan fatality in NHL history.In 2016, police in Brussels captured Europe's most wanted fugitive, Salah Abdeslam, who was the prime suspect in the deadly 2015 Paris attacks.In 2020, the U.S. and Canada agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.Ten years ago: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton announced her support for gay marriage in an online video released by the gay rights advocacy group Human Rights Campaign. A mortar shell explosion killed seven Marines from Camp Lejeune and injured eight other people during mountain warfare training at Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada.Five years ago: A self-driving Uber SUV struck and killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in the first death involving a fully autonomous test vehicle; Uber suspended its autonomous vehicle testing program in Arizona, California, Pittsburgh and Toronto after the crash. Vladimir Putin rolled to a crushing re-election victory for six more years as Russia's president. The fourth in a series of bombings in Austin, Texas, left two people injured; authorities said it was triggered along a street by a nearly invisible tripwire. "Black Panther" became the first film since "Avatar" in 2009 to top the weekend box office for five weeks in a row.One year ago: Vladimir Putin appeared at a huge flag-waving rally at a Moscow stadium Friday and lavished praise on his troops fighting in Ukraine, three weeks into the invasion that led to heavier-than-expected Russian losses on the battlefield and increasingly authoritarian rule. Volkswagen recalled more than 246,000 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because faulty wiring harnesses could make them brake unexpectedly.Today's Birthdays: Composer John Kander is 96. Actor Brad Dourif is 73. Jazz musician Bill Frisell is 72. Alt-country musician Karen Grotberg (The Jayhawks) is 64. Movie writer-director Luc Besson is 64. Actor Geoffrey Owens is 62. Actor Thomas Ian Griffith is 61. Singer-songwriter James McMurtry is 61. TV personality Mike Rowe is 61. Singer-actor Vanessa L. Williams is 60. Olympic gold medal speedskater Bonnie Blair is 59. Actor David Cubitt is 58. Rock musician Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains) is 57. Rock singer-musician Miki Berenyi is 56. Actor Michael Bergin is 54. Rapper-actor-talk show host Queen Latifah is 53. Former White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus is 51. Actor-comedian Dane Cook is 51. Country singer Philip Sweet (Little Big Town) is 49. Rock musician Stuart Zender is 49. Singers Evan and Jaron Lowenstein are 49. Actor-singer-dancer Sutton Foster is 48. Rock singer Adam Levine (Maroon 5) is 44. Rock musician Daren Taylor (Airborne Toxic Event) is 43. Olympic gold medal figure skater Alexei Yagudin is 43. Actor Adam Pally is 41. Actor Cornelius Smith Jr. is 41. Actor Duane Henry (TV: "NCIS") is 38. Actor Lily Collins is 34. Actor-dancer Julia Goldani Telles is 28. Actor Ciara Bravo is 26. Actor Blake Garrett Rosenthal is 19.

Today in History - March 18

K-State Research and Extension News Service&nbsp;

MANHATTAN – Kansas State University’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry is opening its doors this summer to high school students who have an interest in becoming leaders in the livestock industry and related careers.&nbsp;

Department officials have announced that applications are now open for the Kansas State University Animal Science Leadership Academy, known as KASLA, set for June 21-24 in Manhattan.&nbsp;

The academy is an intensive four-day educational experience designed to enhance the leadership skills and animal science knowledge of students in grades 9-12. The program is co-sponsored by the Livestock and Meat Industry Council, Inc.&nbsp;

Officials said only 20 students will be accepted for the 2023 session to ensure individualized attention from counselors, professors and industry leaders.&nbsp;

“This program is a great opportunity for future agriculture leaders to visit campus to get an inside look at the opportunities our department and the agriculture industry provides,” said Mike Day, head of the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry. “This program helps build the future of the livestock industry and we appreciate all the industry stakeholders and companies that contribute to the program to make it a success.” &nbsp;

This is the 14th year of the academy. Applications are due April 15 and can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://asi.ksu.edu/kasla">asi.ksu.edu/kasla</a>. A $50 fee is due upon acceptance; additional costs are covered by the Livestock and Meat Industry Council.&nbsp;

The program’s itinerary features interactive workshops, tours and faculty mentor time with K-State professors. Industry leaders will also share their knowledge and expertise. Throughout the week, participants will work in teams to evaluate current events in the animal science industry, culminating in team presentations.&nbsp;

K-State Research and Extension News Service&nbsp;MANHATTAN – Kansas State University’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry is opening its doors this summer to high school students who have an interest in becoming leaders in the livestock industry and related careers.&nbsp;Department officials have announced that applications are now open for the Kansas State University Animal Science Leadership Academy, known as KASLA, set for June 21-24 in Manhattan.&nbsp;The academy is an intensive four-day educational experience designed to enhance the leadership skills and animal science knowledge of students in grades 9-12. The program is co-sponsored by the Livestock and Meat Industry Council, Inc.&nbsp;Officials said only 20 students will be accepted for the 2023 session to ensure individualized attention from counselors, professors and industry leaders.&nbsp;“This program is a great opportunity for future agriculture leaders to visit campus to get an inside look at the opportunities our department and the agriculture industry provides,” said Mike Day, head of the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry. “This program helps build the future of the livestock industry and we appreciate all the industry stakeholders and companies that contribute to the program to make it a success.” &nbsp;This is the 14th year of the academy. Applications are due April 15 and can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://asi.ksu.edu/kasla">asi.ksu.edu/kasla</a>. A $50 fee is due upon acceptance; additional costs are covered by the Livestock and Meat Industry Council.&nbsp;The program’s itinerary features interactive workshops, tours and faculty mentor time with K-State professors. Industry leaders will also share their knowledge and expertise. Throughout the week, participants will work in teams to evaluate current events in the animal science industry, culminating in team presentations.&nbsp;

Application period open for Animal Science Leadership Academy

Another cold night is ahead Friday night for central and eastern Kansas, with lows in the upper teens to lower 20s.

The cold will continue as a secondary cold front will move south across the area early Saturday morning resulting in temperatures about 20 degrees below normal on Saturday into Saturday night.

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We'll have a cold start to the weekend

EMPORIA - Nearly 500 Emporia State University students graduated during ceremonies in December 2022. Graduate students were recognized Dec. 16; undergraduate students on Dec. 17.

Local and area student who graduated include the following.

Laura Elizabeth Marinhagen of Beverly, Kansas, Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Education in Elementary Education and minors in Ethnic Gender Studies and Sociology

Peyton Jo Kitchens of Chapman, Kansas, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Mary Beth Krantz of Chapman, Kansas, with a Master of Library Science with a concentration in Archives Studies

McCanna Mae Kopfer of Clay Center, Kansas, with a B.S. in Education in Elementary Education

Libby Ann Schurle of Clay Center, Kansas, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Makenna Taylor Davis of Herington, Kansas, Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Josiah Aaron Driggers of Hillsboro, Kansas, with a B.S. in Business in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Communication

Justin Thomas Siebert of Hillsboro, Kansas, with a B.S. in Business in Business Administration

Shelby Rose Hettenbach of Hope, Kansas, Magna Cum Laude and With Honors with a B.S. in Education in Mathematics

Lindsey Reena Gerlach of Lindsborg, Kansas, Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Jarred Lee Rahe of Marion, Kansas, Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a concentration in Statistics

Maria Elizabeth Stuchlik of Marion, Kansas, Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Education in Elementary Education

Tyler OConnor of McPherson, Kansas, with a Master of Science in Health Physical Education &amp; Recreation

Fawn Elaine Andrews of Salina, Kansas, with a Education Specialist in School Psychology

Kamryn Malyn Arnold of Salina, Kansas, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Ross Joseph Brungardt of Salina, Kansas, Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Business in Marketing

Brittany Michelle Campbell of Salina, Kansas, with a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling with concentrations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Counseling

ESUEMPORIA - Nearly 500 Emporia State University students graduated during ceremonies in December 2022. Graduate students were recognized Dec. 16; undergraduate students on Dec. 17.Local and area student who graduated include the following.Laura Elizabeth Marinhagen of Beverly, Kansas, Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Education in Elementary Education and minors in Ethnic Gender Studies and SociologyPeyton Jo Kitchens of Chapman, Kansas, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in NursingMary Beth Krantz of Chapman, Kansas, with a Master of Library Science with a concentration in Archives StudiesMcCanna Mae Kopfer of Clay Center, Kansas, with a B.S. in Education in Elementary EducationLibby Ann Schurle of Clay Center, Kansas, with a Bachelor of Science in NursingMakenna Taylor Davis of Herington, Kansas, Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in NursingJosiah Aaron Driggers of Hillsboro, Kansas, with a B.S. in Business in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing CommunicationJustin Thomas Siebert of Hillsboro, Kansas, with a B.S. in Business in Business AdministrationShelby Rose Hettenbach of Hope, Kansas, Magna Cum Laude and With Honors with a B.S. in Education in MathematicsLindsey Reena Gerlach of Lindsborg, Kansas, Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in NursingJarred Lee Rahe of Marion, Kansas, Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a concentration in StatisticsMaria Elizabeth Stuchlik of Marion, Kansas, Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Education in Elementary EducationTyler OConnor of McPherson, Kansas, with a Master of Science in Health Physical Education &amp; RecreationFawn Elaine Andrews of Salina, Kansas, with a Education Specialist in School PsychologyKamryn Malyn Arnold of Salina, Kansas, with a Bachelor of Science in NursingRoss Joseph Brungardt of Salina, Kansas, Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Business in MarketingBrittany Michelle Campbell of Salina, Kansas, with a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling with concentrations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical CounselingPortia Montoy of Salina, Kansas, with a Master of Library ScienceBailey Addison Paden of Solomon, Kansas, Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Education in Elementary EducationRebecca Keim of Wakefield, Kansas, with a Master of Science in Instructional Specialist with a concentration in Elementary STEM