Plan emphasizes controlled growth for Lawrence Plan 95
The second article in the Lawrence Comprehensive Plan series outlines 1995 goals including 3600 new jobs, downtown regional shopping core, and multiple neighborhood centers. It urges growth within city boundaries, limits on commercial zoning, and an image study to guide development.
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Massachusetts
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Topeka
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Kasold
Sixth
Goals group lists Lawrence priorities for study
The Lawrence Citizens' Advisory Council met to assemble a priorities list for the Goals for Lawrence Program. Items include a vocational technical school, airport improvements, health education, and enhanced use of public school facilities. Additional aims cover industrial site inventory, storefront renovations, Turnpike access, housing standards, and summer public school use.
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Lawrence Citizens’ Advisory Council
CAC
Lawrence
Lawrence City Commission
Haskell Indian Junior College
Haskell
Commission
Santa Fe
Kaw River
North Lawrence
LMH ER finances viewed amid new operation
Dr. Michael Waring predicts a near term deficit for LMH’s emergency room during the first six months of the new system but expects the loss to fade as warmer weather raises activity. Hospital administrator Don Lenz plans an audit in March to gauge costs and discuss renewal of Waring’s contract.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Michael Waring
LMH
Waring
Kansas City
Don Lenz
Lenz
City Defends Sidewalk Project After Court Ruling
City officials and contractor defend the Schwegler area sidewalk work amid a Kansas Supreme Court ruling that struck down the original benefit district. City Manager Buford Watson says the project meets specifications and was directed by the city engineer. Harold Shepard of C S Park Construction stresses responsibility of designers and supporters. the city will fund the project via at large taxes.
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Kansas Supreme Court
Buford Watson
Young and
Brockway
Lawrence
Watson
Harold Shepard
C&s Park Construction Co
Kansas Senate panel approves four medical malpractice bills
The Kansas Senate Public Health Committee backed four malpractice bills part of a larger package. Other bills move through the House Insurance Committee, including a measure forbidding plaintiffs from naming dollar amounts in suits. The package also requires reporting of state malpractice claims and creates a permanent study. A compromise bill asks judges to determine reasonable attorney’s fees at case end to moderate contingency fee structures.
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Senate Committee
House Insurance Committee
Commissioner of Insurance
Sales tax referendum proposals advance from committee
Kansas House leaders press a statewide sales tax referendum with a 4 percent rate and food and drug exemptions. Speaker Duane McGill argues the measure would require a constitutional change and a 1976 ballot. Estimated $50 million relief and revenue sharing to counties and cities are outlined, with distribution details to be reviewed.
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Topeka
Kan
Duane McGill
McGill
Senate passes car tax plan in Kansas
The Kansas Senate approved a bill changing personal property taxes on cars, requiring payment at license registration. The 27 to 12 vote aims to curb delinquencies by eliminating half payments, with full collection effective 1977 and impact felt in 1978. A related Emergency Service Council meeting is set for Monday at the Red Cross in Lawrence.
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Red Cross
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Correction clears Gilbert relation in Journal-World notice
Correction from Columbia Missouri states B Miles Gilbert is the son in law of Mr and Mrs Grewing Bennie Ruth is their daughter not their daughter in law as previously listed in the Thursday Journal World.
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Columbia Mo
Ben Grewing
Journal- World
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Grewing
Bennie Ruth
Lawrence workers union cites 13 complaints to city manager
The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Employees Association announced at a Thursday press conference its slate of 13 grievances against the city. Lawrence City Manager Buford Watson said he would treat the new group as others, with prior meetings having taken place with water department workers. The unions, affiliated under United Public Employees Associations of Lawrence, allege neglect and abuse, citing unsafe equipment, improper chemical storage, lack of first aid gear, missing training, favoritism, improper employer classification, irregular evaluations, inconsistent merit, and uneven overtime.
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Lawrence
Buford Watson
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Employe Assn
Watson
United Public Employe Associations of
Kerry Pierce
Kansas official to review CFCA extension requests
Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Dwight F. Metzler calls a Topeka meeting with Cooperative Farm Chemicals Assn officials to get a clearer explanation of how the firm will meet air quality standards. He will decide after the meeting whether to approve further delays, noting Buffalo strike pressure and the need for an adequate solution.
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Topeka
Cooperative Farm Chemicals Assn
Dwight F. Metzler
CFCA
Metzler
Buffalo, N.Y
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