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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1991
Page
5
Obituaries list Harold T. Johnson and several other local residents with funeral details. Services cover multiple towns including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and Camdenton with varying dates, cemeteries, and memorials. Names include Christa Nuffer, Hilton Nuffer, J Myron Metz, Edith Edler, Forrest Mills, Marjorie Kerr, Ima Brunsky, and Jessie Graber.
A 15 year old Lecompton girl reported missing Monday was found by Douglas County sheriff's officers. she had been dropped off in Lawrence by her father Sunday and returned home Monday afternoon. Separate reports note computer theft at Connecting Point Computer Center, a vehicle fire in a 740 Mass lot, a private dump fire, a smoke call at 627 Conn, and pleas of guilty and sentences for local defendants.
Uncertainty over state funding halted salary discussions as Gov Finney threatened a veto on a bill that would boost state aid to Lawrence by 109k and raise taxes. If veto stands, aid could drop 2.5 million, delaying salary talks and hiring while LEA pushes for retirement and pay changes. Negotiators clash over base pay and perks amid a stalemate on drug policy.
Legislators warn a veto of the tax package would trigger 4-5 percent across the board cuts in state spending and raise local mill levies in Douglas County. They outlined effects on schools, social services, and higher education, detailing higher property taxes for homes and retailers and potential job cuts to balance budgets.
Local banks lower prime rates after the Fed action with 30 year fixed mortgages near 9.94 percent and buyers urged to shop around. Real estate brokers say the rate drop boosts activity but buyers remain wary while auto loans also ease. Banking executives in Lawrence note mixed signals as lenders consider further reductions.
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