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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1990
Page
1
Americans are urged to complete the 1990 census on Census Day with 14 question short form and longer questionnaire sent to millions. Officials stress confidentiality and constitutional need to reap federal funding and reapportion seats, noting timely responses protect quality of life and aid programs.
On Census Day 1990 thousands of KU students in Lawrence cannot yet mail in forms. Notable locals Bob Billings Diane Mullens Roger Brown Nancy Bracciano also lack forms, with Hamilton of the Topeka district noting some addresses still hadn’t received them. The deadline is flexible as mail delays persist.
The article previews a city series on the 1990 U S census. It notes that group housing quarters will start receiving forms Monday and counts extend over a 42% week period. It mentions new subdivisions missing from the mailing list and a supplemental mailing planned.
Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev demanded Lithuania annul its declaration of independence and warned of grave consequences if refused. Landsbergis dismissed the appeal as impossible, while Moscow urged an immediate repeal of illegal acts to open talks within the USSR framework.
Duke beat Arkansas 97 83 and UNLV beat Georgia Tech 90 81 in Saturday semifinals to set up a title game. Duke and UNLV will clash for the championship Monday night, pitting the ACC rival against the Mountain West entry in a final.
The weather notes a return of sun and a forecasted high reaching 61 degrees. Weather outlook suggests clear skies and light to moderate winds, with no precipitation expected. Local residents can expect pleasant conditions for outdoor activities today.
A massive anti tax demonstration drawing about 40 000 people erupted into chaos as militants attacked police with rocks and bottles. Vehicles were torched and shops were smashed during a rampage through central London on Saturday.
In a speech to Lithuanians, President Mikhail Gorbachev references the need for the voice of reason amid tensions, warning that ignoring it could endanger the nation and its future stability. The remarks underscore cautious diplomacy during a period of regional strain.
Monica Gutierrez LMH nurse holds a baby in the Segebrecht Room at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The room was created with support from Dr. and Mrs. Steve Segebrecht to keep families near infants needing extended hospital stays.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital opened a private Segebrecht Room near the nursery to keep families close when a newborn must stay longer. The room, free for mothers discharged but with the baby remaining, honors the Segebrecht family whose son Ray was born six weeks premature in 1987. It was funded by the Segebrechts and LMH auxiliary to help parents stay connected during extended neonatal care.
Robbie Getz, 14, won the All Kansas Spelling Bee in Topeka for the second consecutive year. The West Junior High eighth grader will represent Kansas at the National Spelling Bee in Washington D C. He clinched the title by spelling antsy correctly after four hours of competition, facing Keith ee of Scott City Middle School.
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