Lawrence Firefighters Accept 2.5 Percent Pay Raise After Merger Tangle
City commissioners approved a 2.5 percent raise for Lawrence fire and medical workers next year, far below the 14 percent sought by the union. Negotiations followed a tense merger of fire and ambulance services, with rank and file unhappy over reclassification and pay. The panel kept emergency operations and praised service while hoping for reconciled future talks.
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First American Woman In Space Sally Ride Blasts Off
On June 18 1983 Sally Ride became America's first woman in space as she and four colleagues launched aboard the space shuttle Challenger. The historic flight marked a milestone for women in NASA.
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Watergate anniversary exposes press identity crisis
The 25th Watergate anniversary arrives amid media doubt and upheaval. The press furor over influence, careers, and credibility contrasts with readers who seek solid public information from diverse outlets, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, NPR, CNN, PBS, and the Internet.
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Inequality of income mars the notion of a perfect economy
The piece argues that despite low inflation and unemployment, income inequality threatens the economy's perfection. It cites Alan Greenspan’s cautious stance, explains why wage-driven inflation hasn’t emerged, and credits deficit reduction since 1993 for growth. It notes workers fear losing benefits, jobs, or coverage, dampening wage claims and sustaining disinflation. Alice Rivlin advocates focus on inequality as the key risk.
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Park Tick Concern Prompts Reader Letter to Editor
Lenette Hamm criticizes Perry Park maintenance after ticks swarm on a dirt path near playgrounds. She argues city insect spraying is necessary for safety and enjoyment, noting other wooded parks remain tick free in five years.
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Morris Kay seeks Kansas governor nomination in 1972 race
Lawrence Republican legislator Morris Kay announces his bid for the GOP nomination for Kansas governor. Roy Bergen leads a push to repeal Lawrence beer and dancing ban as city limits grow. A 1897 Journal note urged moving Memorial Day to last Sunday in May to avoid weekday outings and dances.
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