Tax changes mix in Lawrence business taxes 1989
Lawrence businesses respond to 1989 property tax bills with mixed reactions. Commercial and industrial shares rise from 15.4 percent in 1988 to 23.8 percent in 1989 while some firms see tax cuts and others face doubling or tripling bills. Buffalo Bob's Smokehouse owner Bob Schumm reports a 100 percent plus increase to 11,668 for 1989, up from 4,544 last year. He calls for regular reappraisal but objects to the new classification.
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Schumm Foods
Buffalo Bob’s Smokehouse
Mass
Schumm
Douglas County
Stop gap budget cuts may remain in effect
Washington still faces the possibility that automatic across the board budget reductions will endure for the full fiscal year. Agencies warn of personnel layoffs and slowed operations as the impasse between President Bush and Congress continues. Military leaders estimate troop cuts of 170,000 to 229,000 and the FBI and others warn of hampered drug control and staffing. Speaker Foley cautions the odds of a quick resolution remain uncertain.
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White House
Downtown Lawrence business real estate tax changes noted
Douglas County treasurer highlights show mixed shifts in 1989 real estate taxes for downtown Lawrence. Allen Press at 1041 N.H. will pay $64,867 less, with 1988 total taxes at 118,525 and 1989 taxes projected at 53,658, as detailed on the real estate page.
Krenz rules out united Germany in crisis talks
East German leader Egon Krenz ruled out reunification during a call with Chancellor Helmut Kohl amid the Berlin Wall disruptions. Kohl offered aid if East Germany pursues free elections and reforms and planned further discussions, as tensions rise over East Germany’s future and ongoing border openings. Kohl and Krenz agreed to meet later, with a German settlement seen as critical as West German aid remains substantial.
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ADN
East Berlin
Rudolf Sellers
University workers seek better benefits
Thousands of classified employees across five state universities spent over four hours in a Saturday session shaping a position paper on health insurance and retirement benefits. The Kansas Council of Classified Employees will present its 1990 legislative agenda, including a 5 percent cost of living raise and preservation of the current 2.5 percent step increases, to the Legislature. About 25 representatives from KU Fort Hays Pittsburg and other systems attended. Wichita State was absent.
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Kansas
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Cindy Riling
KU Classified Senate
Riling
Ruth Spinks
Senate
Solidarity Leader Walesa Arrives in U S for Medal
Lech Walesa arrives in the United States on Monday for a White House ceremony where he will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Polish Solidarity leader is meeting with officials ahead of the honor, marking a high profile recognition of his role in promoting workers’ rights.
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Lech Walesa
U.S
White House
Vassar Tops Sellers Amid Campus Bookstore Rush
Students crowd campus bookstores as demand spikes for recent titles. Berke Breathed and Gary Sidette appear among best sellers while sonar computer topics and Smith-C repairs draw steady interest during weekends.
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