Lawrence's new school superintendent mediator at work
Al Azinger, associate superintendent in Iowa City, has been hired as Lawrence Kansas superintendent starting July 1. The profile describes his mediation skills, emotional mix about leaving Iowa City, and day at the Central Administration Building as colleagues and friends offer congratulations.
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Finance bill won't solve dilemmas for district
Lawrence school district faces tougher 1992 93 budget choices despite a Kansas Finance bill. The district may see a general fund mill levy drop with no state aid change, while Gov Finney planned to sign it. Last year the district lost 2.6 million in state aid. taxes rose 11 percent to cover cuts.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Joan Finney
Haskell grads urged by chief to guard rights
Wilma Mankiller, Cherokee Nation chief since 1985, urged Haskell Indian Junior College graduates to defend Native American sovereign rights. Speaking at Coffin Complex, she warned rights have eroded over time and urged perseverance with the Cherokee motto We are not giving up one more inch.
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Wilma Mankiller
Haskell
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Lawmakers OK remapping plan moves Douglas to KC area
The Kansas Legislature approved a new congressional map on Thursday moving Douglas County into a district dominated by the Kansas City area. The Senate 26 12 and House 74 50 votes show mixed local support with opposition from Lawrence lawmakers. Governor Finney plans to sign as the plan goes to the Kansas Supreme Court for review.
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Jobless rate dips as payrolls rise in April
Washington reports a 7.2 percent unemployment rate for April, the first drop in nine months. The Labor Department says 126000 jobs were added, the largest payroll gain in nearly a year, signaling a cautious economic recovery amid lingering worries of a stalled rebound. Authorities noted February and March unemployment at 7.3 percent.
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Labor Department
Allen Sinai
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Re election not in plans for city duo
Lawrence city commissioners Bob Walters and Shirley Martin Smith say they will not seek re election. Walters cites time as a factor saying four years is enough and the public service is finished for now. Martin Smith says a new Wichita employment business requires attention and she must decide on returning to council duties.
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