Second Trial Ordered in LAPD Beating Case
A California judge ordered Officer Laurence Powell retried on a single charge of assault under color of authority for the videotaped beating of Rodney King. The 1991 acquittals on other charges sparked riots in Los Angeles and surrounding cities, with 51 deaths and extensive property damage.
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Holcomb family marks KU tradition as all ten children graduate
In Cunningham Kansas a farming family celebrates a rare feat with ten siblings all pursuing or earning undergraduate or graduate degrees at the University of Kansas. Rod Holcomb, 24, will earn a master's in civil engineering while Andrea Holcomb, 21, completes a psychology degree. The family plans to stay near Lawrence after graduation as mother Loretta expresses pride in her children’s achievements and road to life.
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City weighs broad study of Lawrence Police for accreditation
Lawrence city commissioners will consider a top to bottom review of the Lawrence Police Department to meet CALEA standards. They plan to allocate 6420 dollars for the process which could take up to two years and follow discussions sparked by the 1991 shooting of Gregory Sevier.
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City weighs $12,200 accreditation program for police
The Lawrence city staff asks readers to answer the J-W Access poll on page 3A about spending 12,200 dollars on an accreditation program for the Lawrence Police Department. The poll seeks public sentiment on whether to fund the initiative and improve department standards and visibility in local governance.
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City considers housing remedies plan for Lawrence issues
City commissioners will discuss long and short term housing strategies after two public sessions. Proposals include pursuing state and federal aid, forming a resident study group, and drafting an implementable plan aligned with the housing commission goals. Meeting at 6 35 p m in City Hall.
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Factory output rises 0.5 percent in April
Industrial production at factories, mines, and utilities rose 0.5 percent in April, the third straight gain. The gain was led by a sharp rise in auto production, signaling a resumed manufacturing recovery, with March output revised upward to 0.4 percent and February matching April’s rate.
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Baker Jaker blanked Mayville State in NAIA playoff bid
Lance Chatham pitched a three hitter to blank Mayville State 7 0 and keep Baker Jaker blanked alive in the NAIA Area IH playoffs. Earlier Bellevue Nob defeated the Wildcats 122. PAGE 1D The weather page notes a 30 percent rain chance tonight low 63 and Saturday hot 86 with 50 percent rain. Republics UK Russia Kazakhstan Armenia plus three Central Asian Muslim republics vow mutual aid against attack. PAGE 2A Index Accoss Guilds Area Report Classified Comics Centers Hospitals KU Report Markets Movies Real Estate ris Variety.
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Regents panel backs 8 percent KU tuition hike
A Kansas Board of Regents committee tentatively supports an 8 percent tuition increase for Kansas University for 1993 94 and adds a new $20 fee for KU law students while limiting medical school increases to 5 percent. The plan also calls for 6 percent rises at three other state universities and 8 percent at KU Wichita State and Kansas State, with $2.8 million of the additional revenue earmarked for student aid programs.
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Regents endorse faculty pay increase Page 6B
Regents approve a faculty pay raise plan reported on page 6B outlining higher salaries to remain competitive. The move aims to retain faculty talent and address compensation gaps across departments.
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