10 Apr 1993
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1993
Page
1
Saturday column questions how the Lawrence City Commission will relate to the Horizon 2020 project and whether the planners will follow policies more closely than the current board. The piece warns rural residents may be underrepresented and urges vigilance against biased, self serving input shaping the county wide master plan.
China and Boeing finalize a purchase of 21 aircraft. The order includes 20 Boeing 737-300s and one 757-200, with some work shifted to China to offset costs. Delivery is planned for this year and next, amid a difficult market for airline orders.
The Kansas SDA II Private Industry Council Inc. runs SYETP to place economically disadvantaged youths aged 14 to 21 in up to eight weeks of paid work at minimum wage. About 90 jobs are available in Lawrence, Douglas, Jefferson, and Franklin counties, including city offices libraries and schools. Applications accepted at 1910 Haskell Suite 5 or via school counseling offices, with May 1 priority.
Rural expansion strains 40 year city water contracts with Douglas County districts. With meter caps near limit, districts may need their own plant as suburban growth shifts demand. officials note negotiations are uncertain and city aims to avoid jeopardizing supply.
A 22 year old Lawrence man identified as Kirk Billings was in fair condition at KU Medical Center after a 1 54 a m motorcycle crash at Iowa Street and Orchard Lane. He was first taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital by paramedics and then flown to the medical center by LifeFlight.
The first town meeting in America was held in 1743 at Faneuil Hall in Boston marking an early example of local self government with communal decision making.
Kansas Gov. Joan Finney vetoed the corporate hog and dairy farming bill, saying large nonfamily corporations would not create more quality jobs and would divide farmers. The House passed 67 to 57. the Senate 27 to 13. Law would have allowed corporate land ownership for hog and dairy operations in Kansas. Opposition argued it harms family farmers and favors corporations. supporters claimed it would modernize farming and not hurt small producers.
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