Girls' State elects new governor and lieutenant governor
Stephanie Tauscher of Great Bend was elected governor and Kara Kelly of Lawrence named lieutenant governor at the 49th annual Sunflower Girls' State held at Kansas University. 527 Kansas girls, high school seniors, participated in the program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.
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Wholesale prices rise as energy and tobacco lead May jump
The Labor Department reports a 0.6 percent increase in the Producer Price Index for May, driven by energy and tobacco. Unemployment claims drop for a fourth straight week, while retail sales rise 1 percent. Boskin cites unusual one time effects but foresees a steady economic recovery.
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City fees eyed in study for Lawrence services
A city fee study by Dave Corliss urges raising long untouched charges and adding new ones. Proposed increases include a park program fee hike of about 10 percent and a fire service option where property owners or insurers pay for some or all fire calls, subject to further research and public education.
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Yeltsin elected Russian leader to visit White House
The White House welcomed Boris Yeltsin as Russia's president and said he would visit the White House next Thursday. President Bush to discuss Yeltsin s new position and future relations. Officials noted no aim to compare Yeltsin with Gorbachev while highlighting democracy shown by Russia s first popular election.
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Ex-hostages press for Congress probe on 1980 hostage release
Eight Americans held at the U S Embassy in Iran urge Congress to investigate whether Ronald Reagan’s campaign influenced delaying their release until after the 1980 election. Barry Rosen Moorhead Kennedy and others cite “reasonable cause” for a full probe, supported by 75 lawmakers.
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Police peer review to probe Lawrence policies
Police Chief Ron Olin says the seven member panel will review Lawrence police policies and offer constructive changes to a strong program. The Sevier family attorney urges meaningful policy reforms after the fatal April 21 police shooting, signaling divergent expectations from the review.
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