Bush thanks Greece for Gulf War support during Crete visit
President Bush toured Souda Bay and Crete as he thanked Greece a key coalition partner in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He pledged accelerated armament deliveries and praised Greek and American sailors for their backstage role before returning to Athens for a dinner with the U.S. ambassador.
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Kurds seize major part of northern Iraqi city
U N officials report Kurdish rebels have taken most of a northern Iraqi city after two days of clashes with Iraqi forces leaving about 500 dead or wounded. Reports from Suleimaniyeh cite rebels seizing tanks and capturing Iraqi soldiers as fighting intensifies since the allied pullout.
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County names new county appraiser McPherson builds post
Marion R Johnson 39 is named the new county appraiser by the Douglas County Commission and will begin August 12 at a $46 000 annual salary to replace Don Gordon who resigned April 15 His contract runs to June 30 1993 with possible reappointment He has led McPherson County administration since 1989 and previously served as appraiser 1986 1989 He is a Kansas University 1973 graduate with an MBA from Pittsburg State 1986 He was also editor at Marmaton Valley Sun Moran 1974 75 and Linn County News 1976 80 Lamplighter note page 7A
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Tribal leader says city on right track
Muscogee Creek Nation official R Perry Beaver spoke at a morning Haskell College news conference in Lawrence praising steps to ease fears and improve relations between the city and Native American residents. The letter from Haskell and city leaders outlined actions, signed by Bob Martin Bob Walters Raymond Morgan and Charlene Johnson. Beaver noted his twin sons attend Haskell.
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District lowers mill levy estimate for Lawrence district
Lawrence school board cheers a lower than expected tax bill as district valuation rose. The mill levy is set at 8 mills, down from an anticipated 9.8, with the new district valuation near 77.56 mills translating to 745 dollars in yearly taxes for an 80,000 dollar home. The drop is tied to a 2.6 million decline in state aid and 975,400 in budget cuts. The board also renewed teacher contracts and plans to hire 10 to 12 teachers for enrollment growth.
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Senate approves 23 percent pay raise for members
The Senate voted 53 to 45 to raise member salaries from 101,900 to 125,100 annually and end honoraria limits, a step critics call a pre midnight raid on the Treasury. Some senators pledged to refuse or donate the raise, while observers warn it will widen the gap with average Americans.
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Lawrence's Chad Welter Shines At Kansas Amateur
A golf update notes Chad Welter among 16 players remaining in the Kansas Amateur at Alcamar as the third round unfolds amid forecasts of a light rain break tonight and Saturday. The story ties Welter to a broader Page 1C recap and mentions political chatter around Sen. Jay Rockefeller.
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City to Mall Raises Fees for Cemetery Services
Lawrence City Commission to consider higher fees for grave plots at Oak Hill and Maple Grove and for inspecting records, fingerprints, and a notary stamp. The proposals follow a city fee study by City Management Analyst Dave Corliss, noting many fees haven’t changed in decades while cemetery prices last rose in 1988.
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