Lawrence Commission to Revisit Special Assessments Policy
The Lawrence City Commission will hold a 3:30 p.m. study session at city hall to continue evaluating the special assessment policy for streets sidewalks and sewers. Mayor Clark proposes removing storm and sanitary sewers from assessments to ease planning, while opponents warn of lost open space without city financing and concern over unpaid assessments already being addressed by guarantees.
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Lawrence League of Women Voters
Douglas County Environmental Improvement Council
Buford Watson
Deerfield
Watson
Kansas Cities
Topeka
Manhattan
Marnie Argersinger
Vera Mercer
City to consider motorists park plan at April hearing
City commissioners vote to test public sentiment on creating a motorcycle park by buying Perry Park land or using nearby grounds. High school riders filed a petition. city manager notes complaints from residents opposite the park. A public hearing is set for April 27 to decide park viability.
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Lawrence High School
Perry Park
15Th
Monterrey Way
Buford Watson
Kansas engineers gather for 21st Structural Engineering Conference
About 150 engineers from Kansas and nearby states will attend the 21st annual Structural Engineering Conference at Kansas University. The event, sponsored by the KU School of Engineering and the Division of Continuing Education, covers bridge and steel fabrication topics with speakers from state and national agencies and universities. A $20 registration includes lunch and the proceedings.
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Kansas
Kansas University
KU School of Engineering
Division of Continuing Education
Kansas Union
Wayne Henneberger
Texas Highway Department
Jack Durkee
Cornell University
Clarence Jackson
Ohio State University
Richard Hay
Federal Highway Administration
OWLA elects new officers at annual meeting
The Old West Lawrence Association elected Eileen Fitch president Barb Waggoner vice president Ava Milett secretary and Alice Dicker treasurer at its annual meeting Tuesday night. Mike Davis planning chairman discussed how the Lawrence Comprehensive Plan may affect the neighborhood. A summer picnic is planned spanning Sixth to Ninth streets and from Tennessee to Illinois.
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Old West Lawrence Assn
Eileen Fitch
Ind
Barb Waggoner
Ava Milett
Alice Dicker
Indiana
Lawrence
Two Men Arrested In Separate Marijuana Cases
Lawrence police arrested Mark Bobak and Monnie Ramos in separate marijuana possession cases. Bobak 21 held on misdemeanor illegal possession after officers found weed in his apartment during a traffic warrant search. Ramos 27 charged with illegal possession with intent to sell after marijuana was found in his car during a traffic stop. Bond set at 500 and 5000 dollars respectively. Smith Center approves 125000 airport bond for 540000 project with federal funding covering remaining costs.
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Lawrence
Mark Bobak
Bobak
Monnie C. Ramos
Ohio
Ramos
Truck strike length seen as key, say Lawrence firms
Lawrence industries and manufacturers warned they would feel little impact from a nationwide truckers strike unless it lasts more than one or two weeks. Firms like Stokely-Van Camp and Hallmark warned effects grow with duration, while others remained cautious. The dispute centers on terms for about 400,000 truckers and warehouse workers moving 60 percent of U.S. manufactured goods.
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Lawrence Industries
Teamsters
Delbert Reed
Stokely-Van Camp Inc
Hallmark Cards Inc
Roger Hill
Kresge Distribution Center
Kresge
Bob Jacob
Dillon Discount Stores
U.S. Postal Service
Negotiators in standoff as midnight strike nears
In Arlington Heights Illinois labor leaders report Teamsters and trucking industry negotiators remain far apart on key economic terms. Federal officials say four or five issues divide the sides including a possible 75 cent wage gap and $6 weekly in benefits. Talks continue with a midnight strike deadline looming and progress hinted by Labor Secretary Usery and mediator Scearce.
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Arlington Heights
Ill
Teamsters Union
W.J. Usery Jr
Usery
James Scearce
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Teamsters
Scearce
Kansas University backs gradual intercollegiate merger plan
KU officials say a merger of the men's and women's athletic programs will not occur this year. Chancellor Archie Dykes outlined a plan to build a close working relationship and joint practices while the university monitors national rule changes and administrative needs. Marian Washington and Clyde Walker supported pursuing shared services and joint coaching where feasible.
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Kansas
Archie Dykes
del Shankel
Clyde Walker
Marian Washington
Walker
Ms. Washington
Washington
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