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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1996
Page
1
In New Hampshire on Thursday Bob Dole and GOP rivals criticized Steve Forbes tax plan calling it snake oil and used the governor in a TV ad to warn that his plan would raise taxes on the middle class. The scene signals a heated primary contest as candidates race to shape the tax debate.
Area schools in Baldwin, Edgerton, Wellsville, Ottawa, Central Heights, West Franklin and Paola shut down due to extreme cold. As of Thursday night Lawrence public schools and Kansas University had not announced closings. Baldwin Supt John Naspl said a consortium decided around 9 p.m. not to hold classes. School closing information is available by dialing J-W Access at 865-5000 with category 5001 for Lawrence and 5610 for KU.
Washington lawmakers approved a sweeping overhaul of the Communications Act. The bill cleared the House 414 16 and the Senate 91 5, with President Clinton signaling a signing within a week. It deregulates cable rates, allows cross‑ownership of telecom and cable firms, and adds limits on online obscenity. Supporters tout more jobs and lower prices, while critics warn of consolidation.
KU experts explain woodchucks remain in hibernation amid sub zero cold. Marmots across the globe sleep through winter while Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast tradition continues. Local groundhogs won’t emerge for weeks, awaiting warmer temperatures and plants' spring timing.
Bitter cold persisted with wind chills near 90 below and record lows across Minnesota North Dakota and Colorado. In Montana and North Dakota power outages affected hundreds while a nuclear plant cooling system was disrupted by ice. Officials noted rising domestic calls as cabin fever set in.
Lawrence residents and lawmakers pressed for relief from rising property values caused by nearby development. Don Cashatt described four years battling the county appraiser as stakeholders urged action to prevent homeowners from being forced out. The bill seeks to limit valuations to actual use rather than potential use, a change endorsed by five Lawrence legislators.
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