Oil arrival in Valdez delayed by federal weld faults
Alaska fuel crisis continues as North Slope crude bound for Valdez is halted 15 miles from the terminal after 14 welds fail to meet federal standards. Alyeska officials dispute the need for repairs while transport officials say the measures are mandatory before oil can be stored and shipped to Cherry Point and beyond.
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Valdez, Alaska
North Slope
trans-Alaska
U.S. Department of Transportation
Alyeshka Pipeline Service Co
Alyeska
Prudhoe Bay
Valdez
Arco Juneau
Sohio Intrepid
Juneau
ARCO
Cherry Point
Wash
Intrepid
California
Keystone Canyon
Jack Fernsite
Transportation Department
Materials Transportation Bureau
Washington
KU creates leadership post to ease college relations
Kansas University establishes a coordinator of community college affairs to improve liaison with 20 state community colleges. Phil McKnight, KU director of instructional resources, will advise on cooperation, act as ombudsman, and boost faculty contact and transfer credit clarity for students.
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Kansas University
Phil McKnight
Archie Dykes
McKnight
Office of Admissions and Records
Gil Dyck
Dyck
Development fate in limbo after Schneider ruling
The fate of a north south valley west of Lawrence and a county sewer district hinges on an attorney general opinion by Curt Schneider. The ruling blocks a home rule exemption from general bond law, delaying decisions on financing and district scope for Alvamar Inc. and Western Hills residents. Commissioners plan to defer to planning and possible city action, while developers urge progress and broader land inclusion.
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Lawrence
Atty
Curt Schneider
Schneider
Douglas County
Alvamar
Western Hills
Beverly Bradley
Pete
Whitenight
THE
Alvamar Inc., Development Corporation
Sixth Street
23Rd Street
City Public Works
George Williams
John McGrew
Alvamar Inc
Officials reaffirm opposition to car wash at Westridge plan
City and county planners again oppose a car wash proposed as first phase of the Westridge commercial development at Sixth Street and Kasold Drive. The planning commission unanimously denied the modification to allow a car wash. the city commission may accept or reject the planners recommendation.
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City Commission
Westridge
Sixth Street
Kasold Drive
Planning Commission
Max Lucas
Kite starts California fire that scorched Santa Barbara
A brush fire in Santa Barbara caused by a kite contacting a high voltage line burned 740 acres, damaged 385 homes, and injured 22. About 3,000 residents fled as authorities declared a state of emergency and deployed 500 National Guard troops while the flanks were tamped down.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Dennis Orbus
U.S. Forest Service
Sycamore Canyon
Orbus
Edmund Brown Jr
National Guard
House backs cash food stamps for seniors and disabled
The House endorsed cash instead of coupons for food-stamp benefits to recipients over 60, blind, or disabled, a keystone of Carters overhaul plan. About 700,000 could be affected if all states adopt the change as votes align with Senate actions on farm and food-aid reform.
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Washington
House
Carter
Senate
Financial aid grant renewed for KU law enforcement students
Kansas University reports an LEAA renewal of 8500 dollars to fund graduate level studies for full time criminal justice employees. Currently 25 EU students receive aid through the Student Financial Aid Office with an expiration set for Sept 30.
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Kansas University
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
LEAA
Housing questionnaire aims to ease Kansas University housing squeeze
Kansas University will mail a housing questionnaire to Lawrence Chamber of Commerce members to identify available units. Director J J Wilson says last fall’s effort added 150 to 200 rooms and helped renters. He notes about 200 openings remain in EU dorms and city housing is about 95 percent full.
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Kansas University
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
J.J. Wilson
University Housing
Wilson
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Booth
Agriculture Department
Consumer Federation of America
Cane Sugar Refiners Trade Association
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Wwe
Alabama
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Journal-World
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Sirloin
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