County pays out district tuition for KU students
Douglas County pays 24 per credit hour for community college classes residents attend out of county. About 505 Douglas residents attend JCCC this spring with 69 previously at KU last fall. Of these 69, 26 list hometowns outside Douglas, totaling 3672 dollars of the 89028 bill. County officials seek savings amid a tight 1991 budget.
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Classification plan division of Lawrence businessmen faces House debate
The Kansas Senate passed a property tax relief resolution before adjournment but the Kansas House has yet to debate it. Three Lawrence Democrats fear the plan’s homeowner break is too small and apartment taxes may push rents higher. Business owners split on fairness, with concerns the Senate amendment would shift burdens and aid two taxpayer groups. Buffalo Bob’s owner Bob Schumm saw a sharp tax rise in 1989. under the amendment his bills could drop about $2,000 next year if the county levy stays the same, though levy changes are likely. See Business owners, page 11A.
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Mandela confirms torture allegations within ANC
Nelson Mandela acknowledged that members of the African National Congress tortured dissident guerrillas. He said guilty officials were disciplined, commanders of torture camps were dismissed, and torture would not happen again. He voiced regret and pledged ongoing ANC opposition to coercion.
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Army approves plan to cut about a quarter of troops by 1997
Top Army officials approved a proposal reducing active duty forces from 764,000 to 580,000 by fiscal year 1997, with National Guard and Reserve strength dropping from 776,000 to 645,000. The plan aims to save Pentagon money amid pressure for deeper cuts, while lawmakers question further layoffs and weapon-program scaling.
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Black college enrollment rises as campuses expand outreach
Experts say late 1980s gains in black enrollment came from aggressive recruiting, tutoring, counseling, and increased financial aid. Women drove much of the rise while men lagged, sparking concerns over gender gaps. Private colleges led gains with a 7.1 percent increase, compared with 0.2 percent in public schools.
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