Confidence grows as economy shows modest GDP rise
The Conference Board says consumer confidence rose to 64.8 in April, up 8 points, with two month gains totaling 17. GDP grew at a 2 percent annual rate in Q1, aided by auto and retail sales, while unemployment stayed near 7.3 percent. New home sales plunged 14.8 percent in March, the sharpest drop in a decade. Wages and benefits increased 4 percent year over year to March 31.
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Douglas County retail sales rise 1991 gains 8.9 percent
Douglas County posted 1991 retail sales growth of 8.9 percent in current dollars and 4.5 percent in real terms, led by Wichita State University researchers using state revenue data. Monthly averages reached $568.7 million nominal and $417.5 million real, with Sedgwick Johnson Shawnee and Wyandotte following in higher sales.
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Cardinals Sign Tony Sands As Free Agent Tailback
A former Kansas tailback Tony Sands did not get drafted by any NFL team but signed a free agent contract with the Phoenix Cardinals. A weather special counsel probing thousands of overdrafts at the Hains bank says his preliminary inquiry has found evidence that a classic check kiting scheme may have occurred.
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Index Access Guide Area Report Classified
A compact index page lists sections such as Comics Crossword Deaths Editorials Hospitals Markets Movies Sports and Variety on page 2A. The layout guides readers to classifieds and feature areas including daily listings and page references.
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Panel questions four finalists for county post
A 43 hour interview Monday night let the public question four finalists for Douglas County administrator. Commissioners aim to hire soon with an announcement possible after Wednesday’s executive session, or by Friday pending reference checks. Six candidates were interviewed earlier, with a nine member public committee rating the finalists.
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Wrap-Up Session Looms Over Kansas Lawmakers
On the eve of the wrap-up session, three Lawrence legislators voiced cautious optimism or doubt about breaking the school finance deadlock. Sen. Wint Winter Jr. called the situation the worst for important decisions and warned of a high-stakes period ahead with reapportionment salaries Hoch Auditorium rebuilding sentencing guidelines and worker’s compensation changes also on the agenda.
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Parenting plan gets board's OK
The Lawrence school board approved applying for state funds to start a Parents as Teachers program. If funded, the grant would be 11317 and the district would cover 11347 for 28 to 36 families. Robin Hazel outlined program implementation and expected readiness for kindergarten.
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Lawrence school board weighs 1992 93 funding needs
The Lawrence school board begins examining funding for the 1992 93 school year and asks readers whether to establish a Parents as Teachers program to boost children's success. Readers are invited to answer the J W Access poll on page 3A.
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Government Unveils Dietary Pyramid Replacing Food Wheel
Washington AP The Agriculture Department released a new dietary chart shaped as a pyramid promoting more grains fruits and vegetables and less meat fat and sweets The change replaces the 1946 food wheel after extensive testing costing 855000 and prompted by industry concerns The meat industry now backs the pyramid and efforts target lower income groups and education levels to improve understanding of healthy eating
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