District attorney Flory resigns to join U S attorney office
Douglas County District Attorney Jim Flory announced his resignation effective June 17 to become an assistant U S attorney in Kansas City Kansas. The 42 year old, in office since 1985, said the move awaited Justice Department approval and was not tied to criticism over the April 21 shooting of Gregory Sevier by Lawrence police.
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Kansas City
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Washington
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Gregory Sevier
Lawrence
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U.S. Atty
Lee Thompson
U.S. Attorney's Office
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Mr. Flory
How a new DA will be chosen in Douglas County
Douglas County plans a GOP party central committee convention to elect a successor to retiring District Attorney Jim Flory. Seventy to eighty committee members vote secretly. winner goes to Governor Joan Finney for appointment within seven days. If vacant mid June, four district judges choose an interim prosecutor.
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Jim Flory
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Joan Finney
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GOP
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Miller
Lawrence School Board eyes funding options after veto
Lawrence board members study funding priorities after Gov Finney vetoed a 55.1 million state tax relief bill. The veto costs the district about 4.26 million in state aid, affecting transport, special education and enrollment growth. A 4 p.m. Thursday study session previews possible budget cuts and a 21.4 mill levy rise would add about 205 yearly tax for an $80,000 home.
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Joan Finney
Maggie Carttar
Kansas
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Shaffer
Mary Loveland
Lawrence plans seven acre prairie park within city limits
Lawrence moves to create a seven acre tallgrass prairie park near 27th and Harper with a nature center and trails. A 30 acre eastward tract may add recreation facilities and a small lake and surrounding land. Estimated full development costs are about $570,000. Kelly Kindscher notes strong educational and historical components.
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Bomb attack in India kills Gandhi in Tamil Nadu rally
Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was killed when a bomb exploded during an election rally in Tamil Nadu. More than a dozen people died, including Gandhi. Indira Gandhi’s assassination in 1984 is noted, while voting lurches on amid violence and election irregularities across several districts.
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Weather outlook and NBA trade note headline
A 30 percent chance of showers tonight and Wednesday with lows around 67 and highs near 84. Former Jayhawk Kevin Pritchard, traded from Golden State to San Antonio, says he looks forward to reuniting with coach Larry Brown. NASA delays shuttle launch of Columbia by at least a day due to last minute glitches.
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Rape shield ruling cited by Holtzman on page two
Elizabeth Holtzman hails the Supreme Court's first ruling upholding state rape shield laws as a victory for those who advocate for rape victims. Page 2A coverage notes the broader implications for survivors and court proceedings.
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House rejects Bush military budget to kill B-2 bomber
The Democratic House voted 287 to 127 to reject Bush’s $291 billion fiscal 1992 budget plan that would fund four B-2 stealth bombers and the SDI. The House kept deep cuts to SDI and theater defenses, ending the B-2 project at 15 aircraft and shelving the F-14D and V-22 programs.
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