Judges OK plan splitting county into 2nd and 3rd districts
Federal judges approve redistricting that cuts Douglas County between two congressional seats. Lawrence and most of Douglas join a Kansas City area district. a Marion County township moves to a Wichita area seat. The plan expands the 1st District to 65 counties, includes Johnson and Wyandotte in the 3rd, and places Wichita in the 4th.
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Topeka
Douglas County
Atty
Bob Stephan
Stephan
Douglas
Marion
Lawrence
Marion County
James Logan
Us. 10Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Denver
Patrick Kelly
Wichita
Richard Rogers
Lyon County
Kansas
Clinton
Kanwaka
Lecompton
Srd
Johnson
Miami
Wyandotte
Kansas City
Peabody
Police and city declare bargaining at impasse
The city and the Lawrence Police Officers Assn declared impasse on a new contract, with no side willing to budge on term length and health care. Rod Hremby, assistant city manager and spokesman, said both sides will seek a federal mediator to assist. LPCA members voted unanimously to reject a three year city proposal.
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Lawrence
Ansistant
LPCA
Water line breaks turning yard into lake in northwest Lawrence
An 8 inch underground water line burst at 3403 Trail Rd sending a geyser of water several feet high. Neighbors watched as yards flooded with about 2000 gallons per minute before utilities shut off the supply between 3 30 and 4 p m and repairs completed by 5 p m.
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Lawrence
Trail Rd
Sharon Rhodes
Rhodes
Roger Coffey
Mike Yoder
Clinton clinches as Perot looms over primary season
Clinton secured the Democratic nomination path with Tuesday primaries pushing his total past 2,500 delegates while Bush added six more wins. Perot, praised by NBC as a genuine force, signaled plans for a summer campaign and hinted at running if placed on ballots. Voters showed desire for change but remained uncertain how to trigger it, foreshadowing a possible three way race.
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Bill Clinton
Washington
Bush
Patrick Buchanan
America
Clinton
Hoss Perot
NBC
Perot
Texas
Alabama
New Jersey
Ohio
New Mexico
Montana
California
Dona Rose Perot Presidential Bid Questioned
The note asks whether Dona Rose Perot has a serious chance of winning the U S presidency and directs to call the J W Access section on page 3A for details.
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Dona Rose Perot
United States
OB-GYN to close Lawrence office this August
Dr Debra Placek, one of three obstetrics gynecology specialists at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, will close her Lawrence office at noon August 28 after practicing there since 1982. LMH officials confirmed letters were sent to affected patients.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
LMH
Debra Placek
Placek
LMA
Robert Ohlen
Judith McFadden
Earth Summit opens with Boutros-Ghali appeal to save planet
The Earth Summit began today with U N Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali urging action to preserve the planet for future generations. A quotable line from Florida state Rep Elvin Martinez follows, noting public forgiveness for many acts but condemning removal of bingo.
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U.N
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Florida
Elvin Martinez
Tenants to Homeowners Inc Forms in Lawrence Effort
A new nonprofit group in Lawrence named Tenants to Homeowners Inc aims to convert renters to homeowners through education, communication, home improvements, and creative financing. Led by Jolene Andersen, the effort seeks state and federal funds, private donations, and roles for residents, an architect, a lawyer, and financial staff to stabilize neighborhoods by boosting owner occupancy.
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Lawrence
Jolene Andersen
East Lawrence
Andersen
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