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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1994
Page
5
The Kansas State Board of Tax Appeals reduced the 1992 tax on The Woodlands racing complex, signaling a tax refund of more than $1 to the owner. The decision benefits the track owner while increasing strain on county tax revenue.
Midwest Asbestos Control Inc of St. Joseph Missouri and former supervisor Phillip Buch pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday for failing to notify the National Response Center about a release of more than one pound of asbestos at Osawatomie State Hospital.
Flood victims hesitate to claim aid as officials prepare 27.5 million in federal funds and 85 thousand donated by Taiwan for grants to farms and small businesses. Kansas officials noted complex applications deter applicants while some grants target relocation of flood-prone properties and low interest loans for repairs. Local business owners report persistent losses and limited government relief for lost sales.
Mayor Jo Andersen describes shifts in wording from fights to differences of opinion and argues cooperation breeds progress on affordable housing equitable development fees and a stormwater plan. In her second month she outlines a teen center downtown a youth advisory panel and redeveloping the 1000 block of Massachusetts Street with retail offices and apartments.
A 15 year old Leavenworth boy was charged with first degree murder and kidnapping in his father Clifton Bourda's killing at their Leavenworth home. He then attempted car theft at Metro North Shopping Center, forced a woman into her car, and later into a pickup before police arrested him in Overland Park. Authorities seek adult status. charges filed in Leavenworth and Johnson counties.
Felix Kane of Gardner wins 22.2 million from Powerball. He and wife Laverne, both 71, outline plans to travel in a new RV and send son Felix Kane Jr., 34, to Kansas University for a mechanical engineering degree. He will receive about 737,040 yearly for 20 years after taxes. Kane, a retired machine operator, says the family will share the winnings with their daughters and grandchildren.
Leslie Kitchenmaster, 64, a first time candidate from Lost Springs, enters the Kansas Democratic gubernatorial race. publisher of Oilitzer Punch Press and Ag Ads, vows to step toward partial retirement to campaign and would consult county commissioners before signing laws. Other Democrats include U S Rep Jim Slattery and state Rep Joan Wagnon.
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