Forum airs anger over deaths in Kansas city shooting
A Sunday forum at Haskell Indian Junior College drew 200 to 250 attendees as Native American residents condemned Lawrence police and officials over the April 21 fatal shooting of 22 year old Gregory Sevier. Speakers urged resignations, denounced police training and demanded transparency ahead of Tuesday coroner inquest.
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Inquest to Proceed in Native American Shooting Death
Douglas County District Attorney Jim Flory says the coroner's inquest into the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Gregory Sevier by two Lawrence police officers will continue as scheduled. He rejects claims that he has already ruled the case a justifiable homicide and emphasizes his duty to conduct the inquest.
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Douglas County sees jobless rate drop to 3.9 percent
Douglas County unemployment improved in March to 3.9 percent from 4.1 percent, with 45,306 in the civilian labor force, 43,539 employed and 1,747 seeking work. Kansas statewide rate fell to 4.9 percent as weather boosts seasonal jobs. Local gains credited to seasonal factors and 100 new service jobs amid 100 government losses.
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Lawrence
House favors amendment for tax relief
In Topeka Senate leaders weigh a House approved property classification amendment. The plan lowers residential assessments from 12 to 11 percent, shifting about 50 million dollars to business and complicating school and local government funding. Senate leaders debate bypassing committee for direct Senate floor action.
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Reclassification plan provisions in Kansas House action
The plan lowers residential property assessment from 12 to 11 percent and reduces commercial, industrial, and agricultural improvement rates from 30 to 25 percent. Non profits fall from 30 to 12 percent while commercial equipment rises from 20 to 30 percent. Vacant commercial lots increase from 12 to 20 percent.
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KU funding squeeze worries faculty and staff over 2.5% raise
Kansas University employees say the 2.5 percent salary increase for both faculty and unclassified staff, starting July 1, 1992, may not keep pace with inflation or rival institutions. The measure, tied to a broader budget fight and potential tax changes, awaits a House Senate conference review as critics warn of lasting damage to the university.
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School of Fine Arts
Thunderstorm Leaves Damage Across Lawrence After Sunday Storm
A Sunday afternoon thunderstorm, termed garden variety by a weather forecaster, dumped 1.5 to 2 inches of rain and hail on Lawrence causing flooding, pavement damage, crop and home harm. City crews assessed 1.44 inches of rain by 7 am, with heavy damage in the south and east. Major mud, insulation slabs washed from a site, and several pavement washouts were reported at Ninth Connecticut and Ninth Delaware.
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Lismarck Gardens
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Weather and moral survey highlight nation’s lax honesty
Partly cloudy tonight with a low around 45. West winds 10 to 15 mph. A national survey finds many Americans admit regular lying and goofing off at work, suggesting a broad but uneven moral consensus across the country.
Boston Tops Royals 2-1 After Rain Delay
Boston defeated the Kansas City Royals 2-1 Sunday night in a game delayed two hours by rain. Pitching and timely hitting carried the win as both teams battled into the late innings.
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Gains posted for income and spending
Washington AP reports consumer spending rose 0.6 percent in March marking a second straight gain while personal incomes increased 0.2 percent. The Commerce Department notes spending at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.77 trillion dollars, with February revised up to a 1.0 percent gain and January previously down.
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