Bush proposes sharp troop cuts in Europe
President Bush seeks deep reductions in U.S. and Soviet forces in Europe, proposing 195,000 troops on each side, down from 275,000, as part of a broader State of the Union package. He urged rapid arms talks, touted domestic investments, and urged reforms while Congress applauded the troop plan but criticized his budget actions.
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Lawrence schools push Bush education goals despite funding gaps
Lawrence school board members say local schools are making progress toward reducing illiteracy and dropouts, but warn that new goals require more money. Maggie Carttar and John Tacha insist lawmakers must provide adequate funding amid Gov. Hayden's tax rollback plan, which could strain district finances.
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Baker pledges reform support in Moscow talks
Secretary of State James Baker II pledged full Bush administration support for Soviet reformers amid talks in Moscow with Eduard Shevardnadze and possibly Mikhail Gorbachev. He urged backing democratic principles, aimed at accelerating arms control, resolving Afghanistan, and advancing human rights while offering technical aid to perestroika. He warned the era of dictatorial regimes is ending but democracy is not yet assured.
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Lawmaker targets county burden for property appraisals
Topeka senator Rep. John Solbach of Lawrence proposes a bill shifting appraisal risk to counties. The measure would require counties to buy contested property at 92 percent of the appraised value if a property owner challenges the valuation, enabling a potential 8 percent discount with room to profit on resale.
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Court to rehear Douglas County bond case in trafficway fight
The Kansas Supreme Court will rehear the Douglas County bond issue for the south Lawrence trafficway after withdrawing its December ruling. The court could schedule a pre hearing conference for briefs and a hearing as early as the week of February 26. County officials and Lawrence leaders vow to proceed with a bond election regardless of the rehearing.
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Weather Update Friday Outlook Snow Ends Partly Cloudy
Cold and wet conditions ease Friday as snow tapers off. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a high near 34 degrees. Wind light to moderate from the northwest. No significant precipitation expected beyond the morning. High confidence for dry afternoon.
Expo'90 preview highlights Lawrence small businesses
The Lawrence Journal-World previews Expo'90 hosted by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce spotlighting local small businesses. The section notes features on area success stories and a calendar of events for the weekend.
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School tax plan hurts Lawrence
AP reports Gov. Hayden's 1990 91 school finance plan would cut Lawrence public schools state aid by 1.59 million and raise local property tax by 12.09 mills. Ken Fisher of Lawrence schools questions the figures pending a printed study. The plan would lift statewide property taxes by 39.7 million if districts maxed budgets. The governor proposes 23.8 million more general fund money to 304 districts, with most of the increase 18.5 million coming from income tax revenue shared with schools. See School tax, page 13A.
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