Stark battle error left frigate vulnerable to Iraqi jet attack
Officials say command mistakes left the American frigate Stark exposed when an Iraqi Mirage F-1 approached in the Persian Gulf on May 17. The captain did not turn to present defenses, allowing Exocet missiles to approach in a ship blind spot, killing 37 sailors as an investigation continues in Bahrain.
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Norman Polmar
County adds crossing safety signs after deadly March incident
Douglas County officials install new red stop signs at the 1900N crossing near U S 24 59, with three other railroad crossings awaiting signal upgrades. SIGNALS project estimated at 90 110 thousand dollars per crossing, funded 90 percent by federal KDOT. UP crossings to be reviewed for signs. sites include Township Road 417 near Leavenworth line, Township Road 64 north of East Lawrence, and Township Road 58 near Turnpike interchange.
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Frank Hempen
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Lawrence
Bush backs call for AIDS testing at conference eve
President Bush urged AIDS testing amid the Third International Conference on AIDS, arguing for more information while defending privacy rights. He noted forthcoming federal testing for prisoners and immigrants seeking permanent residence, drawing boos. Vice President and others pressed education and fair treatment, with Reagan stressing school roles and Koops condom guidance.
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Reagan
C. Everett Koop
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May's record rainfall and warm spell in Lawrence
Lawrence recorded the wettest May on record with 7.1 inches, 2.88 inches above normal, while temperatures ran hot though not extreme. The month averaged 71.6 degrees, about five degrees above normal, and forecasters predict a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms to start June.
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Kansas University Weather Service
May
Steve Schurr
National Weather Service
Topeka
Spring vote on higher teacher pay in Lawrence
The Lawrence school board signaled a possible districtwide public referendum to raise teachers salaries via a property tax increase. LEA negotiator Tom Christie says the board’s stance amounts to a commitment, with most trustees already backing a referendum.
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Lawrence Education Assn
Tom Christie
LEA
Christie
Dan Neuenswander
Taxing process under way as budget time nears
Lawrence and Douglas County officials prepare to set budgets amid uncertain property tax outcomes. An anticipated rise in 1987 real estate valuations driven by heavy local construction could influence the 1988 levies. County appraiser Gordon predicts a 4 to 4.5 million increase in 1987 valuations, with preliminary figures due by June and final rates released after late taxes in September or October.
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Douglas County
Don Gordon
Gordon
State
Darlene Hill
Waste dump firms may face rude welcome
Kansas public hearings host Westinghouse Electric Corp and US Ecology seeking exclusive rights to build a five state regional low level radioactive waste dump. public response in neighboring states has been hostile with large crowds and protests at hearings in Louisiana and Arkansas reflecting strong opposition to the plan.
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Louisville
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Arkansas
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Edwin Edwards
Pine Bluff
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