Iowan hired to lead local schools in Lawrence
Al Azinger, associate school superintendent in Iowa City for 15 years, was named the new Lawrence superintendent, effective July 1. The Lawrence School Board voted 5-1. Alice Fowler opposed, John Tacha absent. Azinger, 50, succeeds Dan Neuenswander, who left Feb 4 for Pittsburg.
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John Tacha
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Catherine McAlister
Chicago
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Iowa State University
School finance heads agenda for lawmakers
TOPEKA AP The Legislature reconvened facing thorny issues as school finance and reapportionment led the agenda for 165 lawmakers returning from a 242 week recess since the 90 day regular session ended April 11. Senate planned mid afternoon debate on a compromise school finance plan and Gov Finney unveiled a modified plan including a quarter percent sales tax hike.
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Safer crossing plans eyed for busy Massachusetts Ave intersection
Lawrence officials review a traffic study proposing pedestrian refuges on Massachusetts Street at 17th Street. The report by Johnson Brickell Mulcahy and Associates outlines options including a two lane Massachusetts with a center left turn lane. The study follows an January fatal collision near Babcock Place Apartments.
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Johnson, Brickell, Mulcahy and Associates
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Spending and income rise in March economy gains
Personal income rose 0.6 percent in March marking the second straight increase. Consumer spending climbed 0.3 percent as the economy shows continued recovery. The Commerce Department reported income at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.99 trillion dollars and spending at 4.04 trillion.
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Median safety on Massachusetts Street crossing 17th
Public polling on page 3A asks whether medians in the middle of Massachusetts Street at 17th Street would provide adequate pedestrian safeguards. The item gauges resident opinion on street design changes aimed at slowing cross traffic and aiding walkers.
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Plan Would Rebuild Hoch by 1995
A legislative committee backed rebuilding Hoch Auditorium at Kansas University, targeting 1995 completion. The plan places Hoch high in multiyear state capital funding, with KU to receive 1.0 million for planning and architecture this and next fiscal year. Governor Finney endorses reconstruction and aims to accelerate the project.
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Legislature backs Salina site for patrol training center
The Joint State Building Construction Committee urged allocating 4.5 million to convert the closed Marymount College in Salina into a Kansas Highway Patrol training center. It rejected an 8 million plan for a new Salina campus.
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Weather outlook for tonight and Thursday
Tonight will be clear and mild with a low of 52. Thursday will be mostly clear and warmer with a high of 85.
Amtrak Train Plows Into Truck In Newport News
An Amtrak train carrying 96 passengers collided with a truck in Newport News Virginia, derailing the train. The truck driver died and 53 train passengers were injured, authorities said.
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Gangs in Lawrence Kansas acknowledged by county attorney
Douglas County District Attorney Jerry Wells said gangs including the Bloods and Crips exist in Lawrence but noted no hard core gang violence seen in Topeka or Wichita. A panel at the Lawrence Public Library urged education and vigilant reporting to curb drug traffic and gang activity.
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