18 Jan 1985
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1985
Page
1
The Commerce Department reports 1984 disposable personal income rose 6.8 percent after taxes, the strongest gain since 1973, driven by a 2.2 million labor force increase and improved consumer spending. Inflation cooled to 3.2 percent, aiding purchasing power and economic recovery.
Residents along the Kansas River report visiting bald eagles returning for winter, with seven seen perched on a cottonwood and one diving to catch a carp. Parks officials note increased eagle watching, while tours were canceled in Kansas City due to bird absence. Local observers count up to 11 from a city hall perch. offices welcome watchers if undisturbed.
Neva Entrikin president of Kansas University's Classified Senate condemned Gov. John Carlin's proposed state employee pay plan as shafted and harmful to long term staff. She argued merit pay discriminates and accused the plan of ignoring pay equity for secretaries.
Washington welcomes thousands for Reagan second inauguration as snow dusts the capital. An outdoor Ellipse pageant hosted by Fess Parker launches a packed weekend of parties and prayers with the Reagans and Vice President Bush in attendance.
Doran said Hernandez Lazardo Hernandez, 30, of Passaic New Jersey, was identified in custody as the man in the air piracy case. He faces up to 29 years in prison. A tentative hearing was set for today before U.S. Magistrate Donald Dietrich. Hernandez, born in Havana, arrived in the US on May 1 1980 during the Mariel boatlift.
The Kansas Board of Regents committee says regents institutions offer thriving student services though underfunded. A staff report approved calls for improved advising but no program changes. full board to vote. KU's funding was 58 percent of peer averages, Emporia 85 percent, with KU placement services highlighted for potential reorganization.
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