Jobless rate hits 7.1 percent in January
Washington AP report shows unemployment at 7.1 percent, lowest in a year, as 106000 payroll jobs were added in January led by manufacturing and retail. The drop in rate reflected labor force exits, with analysts noting growth remains spotty and well below a normal recovery pace. President Clinton called the rate better but still high and signaled ongoing stimulus debate.
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Stock market hits record high on rising Wall Street
New York stocks surged to an all time high, the Dow rising to 3432.68 by 11 a.m. as gains outweighed losses. The market benefited from lower foreign interest rates and optimistic U.S. economic signals amid brisk volume of nearly 99.75 million shares traded on the NYSE.
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Kansas lawmakers consider ban extending to all school property
Lawmakers in Kansas push a bill to ban smoking on all school property including outdoor areas at Lawrence High School. Senators Praeger Swall and Helgerson argue for health and cost benefits while noting tobacco industry opposition. A California study on anti smoking ads is cited.
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Clinton signs family leave bill after gridlock ends
President Clinton signed a measure granting up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for family emergencies, allowing workers to care for ill family members, with small firms under 50 employees exempt. The event in the Rose Garden drew cheers as Gore called it a new beginning.
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Lawmakers seek larger Douglas County commission
Rep Walker Hendrix and Rep discuss bill to expand the Douglas County Commission from three to five members to better represent rural areas Baldwin and Eudora in southern Douglas County. Lawmakers say the change would respond to rural voters’ concerns about representation on the county board.
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Will to receive 1993 William Allen White citation
Political commentator George Will praised the award named for William Allen White during a Lawrence news conference. The 1993 national citation honors a journalist reflecting White’s service to profession and country as KU’s journalism school carries White’s name. Will noted White’s unique standing in American society.
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Mason Signs 22 KU Recruits in Talented Class
Kansas football coach Glen Mason announced the signing of 22 players to letters of intent, describing the six recruiting class as his most talented to date. The list includes standout prospects expected to contribute immediately for the Jayhawks this season.
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Federal judge Kimba Wood eyed for attorney general
Administration officials say Kimba Wood is President Clinton's expected choice for attorney general but her nomination awaits routine FBI background checks. The note appears in a 2A page item amid area guides, with other features listed on the section pages.
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Building permits dip in January in Lawrence
Lawrence reports 19 single family building permits issued in January lowering from 42 in 1992 and four in 1991. City official Gene Shaughnessy calls the level about average between those years and roughly four times better than 1991.
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