Quantrill Siege Eyewitness Refreshed by Historian
Kansas historian Richard Sheridan revisits Rev. Richard Cordley’s 1863 Lawrence siege account. He contrasts Cordley’s detailed description with later Hollywood portrayals, recalling Quantrill and his marauders who flooded Lawrence causing four hours of carnage in a town of 3,000. The piece notes Cordley’s vivid eyewitness language.
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City plans 2000 budget to fund growth projects
Lawrence taxpayers will begin paying part of the costs tied to rapid growth as City Commissioners schedule a Tuesday public hearing on a 2000 budget. The plan funds a new police station, relocation of a fire station, expansion of the wastewater plant, and a new public transportation system. Assistant City Manager Rod Bremby says efficiency and technology will cut service costs, even as growth continues.
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Workplace violence focus after Atlanta shootings
The rampage in Atlanta spurs firms like American Express and The Limited to train managers to spot distressed or bruised employees. Employers face liability for hiring violent workers and failing to heed warning signs as murders remain a deadly workplace risk. A 1995 tool center killings case in North Carolina yielded $7.9 million to victims’ families.
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White House touts welfare to work program nationwide
The White House says all 50 states met welfare to work targets with 35 percent of recipients either employed or actively preparing for work in 1998. Oregon led with 98.2 percent and Maryland lagged at 12.7 percent. The administration argues these gains support funding for related services as part of welfare reform.
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Eye surgery in a mall sparks curiosity at Fair Oaks
In Fairfax Virginia shoppers watch Laser eye surgery LASIK televised inside the Visual Freedom Center at Fair Oaks Mall. Ophthalmologist Robert Johnston moved his practice to the mall in February and offers 15 minute procedures priced around 4500 dollars for both eyes.
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