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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1995
Page
1
Rep. Bob Dornan announces he is entering the Republican field as a pro military, pro-family crusader. He accuses party leaders of ducking tough issues and vows to challenge what he calls America’s moral decay. Story continues on page 3A.
Federal officials investigate whether Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan's followers filed false tax information to seek contracts for providing security at Baltimore housing projects. The report references ongoing review and possible implications for city projects.
Guatemalan General Hector Alejandro has been accused of directing a multimillion dollar indiscriminate terror campaign against thousands of civilians. Reports allege American nun was among those raped by soldiers under his command, detailing grave abuses and human rights violations.
Toby Katz, at Alisa Flatow’s funeral, calls her family’s choice to donate her organs life giving. Flatow died from a Gaza Strip bombing, highlighting the impact of organ donation.
Tonight will be mild with a slight chance of rain and partly cloudy skies. Friday expects more sun in the morning, then increasing clouds with a chance of rain, high near 76 and a low around 46.
Hillcrest School Know ledge Master Open team placed first in its enrollment class and third in the world, beating teams from the United States Japan Korea and Kuwait as 629 teams competed in a computer quiz on math English and geography. Tyson questions stumped many but the Hillcrest team solved them in 13 seconds.
Commissioner John Nalbandian backs developing 1500 acres near Clinton Lake while the Parks and Recreation Department prepares a one month report. The Master Plan envisions a self-sufficient 18 hole course funded by greens fees, avoiding sales tax, with an estimated $4 million cost slated for completion within five years. Mayor and commissioners seek more information before committing city funds.
The Kansas Board of Regents may name Del Shankel the university’s 15th chancellor next week in Lawrence. Shankel, interim chancellor since 1994, would join Budig and Hemenway in KU history, with officials preparing an announcement for midweek.
Republican governors join Senate in drafting welfare reform to replace the 27 billion food stamp program with state block grants. House Republicans previously proposed such a grant but dropped it amid farm-state opposition. Early supporters include Gramm and Santorum. Lugar weighs endorsement. State officials Miller and Whitburn urge ending federal entitlements and distributing funds as block grants to promote work.
Douglas County property owners receive a 36 page Journal-World special guide detailing 1995 and 1994 values for over 29 000 parcels. Residential appraisals rose 8.5 percent from 1994 to 1995. appeals must be filed by Monday for informal hearings with the county appraiser. Agricultural land hearing requests are due by April 28 using a form attached to the notices.
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