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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1990
Page
1
Voters face Aug 7 decision on boosting local sales tax to fund police and fire additions in Lawrence. Proposal would raise rate to 1 percent, estimate $2.7 million first year, adding 27 officers and 9 firefighters, with $1.465 million for equipment. Excess funds earmarked for property tax relief, shaving 5 mills in 1991.
Rebels close to Monrovia clash with government troops as President Samuel Doe expels the U.S. military attaché Col. David Staley amid escalating fighting. Sierra Leone peace talks urge Doe to resign. government delegations claim talks collapsed. Doe shelters with about 500 Krahn troops as Gio and Mano rebels threaten the capital.
Justice William J. Brennan retires at 84 after nearly 34 years. Scholars say his departure will push the court further to the right on abortion rights school prayer separation of church and state. President Bush moves to nominate a successor within a week to 10 days for the next term beginning October.
Justice William J. Brennan announced retirement from the Supreme Court, with health concerns cited. KU School of Law Dean Robert Jerry and professor emeritus Francis Heller noted Brennan’s aging and acknowledged his significant contributions, following a canceled September visit to KU.
A Kansas poll shows Governor Mike Hayden leading the Republican primary against Nestor Weigand but only about one third of his party backs him for another term. Former Governor John Carlin leads the Democratic race over Joan Finney, with Finney advantaged in potential November matchups. The survey, conducted for Star KMBC TV KAKE TV and WIBW TV, notes Hayden could face a tight fall contest.
The Communist Khmer Rouge said Saturday it is preparing to attack a major town about 75 miles north of Phnom Penh, signaling rising military activity in the region.
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A seven member appraisal team from the Douglas County office will inspect downtown Lawrence this week to gather on site data for 1992 property tax values. Inspectors will measure buildings and verify size, age, location factors, and condition on properties from Sixth Street to 11th Street and along Ninth Street corridors.
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