Downtown project faces tax revenue doubt in Lawrence
Lawrence officials review a first quarter tax report showing a 10.7 percent drop in city sales tax receipts from 1998. The plan for an $18 million 900 block New Hampshire Street development relies on about $10 million of public funds, with roughly $7 million from increased tax revenues to back city bonds. Authorities warn declines may test the financing, though a rebound is hoped as the city weighs tax increment financing and a major downtown mixed-use complex including parking and possibly an Arts Center home.
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Lawrence City Commission
Mike Wildgen
New Hampshire Street
Lawrence
New Hampshire
Lawrence Arts Center
Wildgen
Timeline of pivotal world events from 1861 to 1999
Hundred years ago April 29 1899 born Duke Ellington in Washington DC. 1861 Marat House of Delegates votes against secession. 1862 New Orleans falls to Union. 1916 Easter Rising ends as Irish nationalists surrender. 1945 Dachau liberation and Hitler wedding. Doenitz named successor. 1946 Japanese leaders indicted. 1974 Nixon transcripts released. 1983 Harold Washington sworn Chicago mayor. 1992 LA riots follow Rodney King verdict. 2004 Beijing protesters influence noted. talks with democracy leaders telecast. 200? Rwanda refugees flee to Tanzania.
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Duke Ellington
Washington, D.C
Marat House of Delegates
New Orleans
Dublin
Dachau Concentration Camp
Adolf Hitler
Eva Braun
Kar Doenitz
Nixon
White House
Harold Washington
Chicago
Los Angeles
Simi Valley
Calif
Rodney King
Beijing
China
Rwanda
Tanzania
Journalism staff credits and masthead list
The Journal-World notes the editorial leadership and key staff roles including Bill Snead as Deputy Editor, John Taylor as News Editor, Ann Gardner as Editorial Page Editor, Chris Boarman as Circulation Manager, Ralph Gage as General Manager, Ralph Simons III as Operations Manager, Dan Simons as New Ventures, Donna Wiley as Director of Human Resources, Tom Hornbaker as Personnel, Dallas Dolan as Controller, and Dallas production leadership under Ralph Simons III.
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Bill Snead
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
Chris Boarman
Ralph Gage
Ralph Simons III
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
H.R
Tom Hornbaker
Dallas Dolan
W. C. Simons Publisher and Postmaster 1891 1944
W C Simons 1871 1952 served as publisher from 1891 to 1944 and held the role of postmaster. The listing notes address change contact for the Journal World in Lawrence Kansas and mentions USPS registration and AB C Circulation and Associated Press membership.
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W.C. Simons
Journal-World
P.O
Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Medicare reform window closes as politics prevails
Washington Post columnist David Broder argues Congress and the White House have abandoned serious Medicare and Social Security reform in 1999, using the programs as election leverage. Bipartisan efforts faltered over drug benefits and privatized accounts, with both parties betting on short-term gains over long-term solvency. The piece notes a potential opening for an independent candidate in 2000, though Broder doubts Perot or Ventura will rise.
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Littleton
Colo
Yugoslavia
Congress
White House
Clinton
Senate
House
Newt Gingrich
Bob Livingston
California
New York
Commission
John Breaux
Louisiana
Bob Kerrey
Nebraska
Edward Kennedy
Massachusetts
Pete Stark
State of the Union
Ways and Means Committee
Rep
Clay Shaw
Florida
New York Times
Trent Lott
Union
Ross Perot
Jesse Ventura
David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
KDOT chief defends highway list and funding claims
KDOT leader counters the editorial Highway Lie asserting without new funding most list projects remain unfinished beyond 2002. He says the list shows what can be built with current funds, disputes an extended interim plan, and stresses the $45 million annual funding gap. He takes sole responsibility for the list and aims to clarify stakes.
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KDOT
Gov. Graves
House
Senate
Kansas
Congress
Meera Government at fault in school discipline argument
A reader argues government overreach is to blame for school discipline problems, claiming less government intrusion and stricter classroom discipline could reduce violence. The letter cites spanking as effective and criticizes Democrats and national policy, noting submission details for Letters to the Editor.
KU and state officials seek flood funds and campus plan
Local officials faced a U S Senate subcommittee in Washington seeking funds for Mud Creek flood protection. A pedestrian tunnel under Naismith Drive linking Learnard and Lindley halls was discussed at Kansas University. Kansas Democratic Party chairmanship changed hands with Bob Brack succeeding Norbert Dreiling. KU English exam failure hits 40 percent, 162 of 407 students. Dykstra notes record high and concern about education in the state. An 1899 Lawrence Journal note about women’s club coverage prompts an apology from the Topeka Mail and Breeze.
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U.S. Senate
Washington
Mud Creek
Naismith Drive
Learnard and
Lindley Halls
Kansas University
Topeka
Bob Brack
Ed Linguist
Kansas Democratic Party
Norbert Dreiling
David Dykstra
Lawrence Journal
Kansas
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the World Paros
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Unday
Manges Reay Carter Delivery
Douglas County
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Meera
Keith Grammer
Cimarron
Ijworld.com
Ey Eye
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