14 Nov 1991
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1991
Page
1
October consumer prices rose modestly by 0.1 percent while unemployment claims climbed to 454,000 for the week ending November 2, signaling ongoing economic weakness. Retail sales fell 0.1 percent as layoffs mounted and earnings declined.
Kansas City district associate superintendent Art Rainwater told Lawrence's Commission on Mid- Level and High School Education that magnet schools, with two themes per high school, broaden student focus beyond geography. He cited Northeast High's law and public service program with real roles in a youth court.
After Magic Johnson disclosed HIV positive status, health officials report a surge in testing requests nationwide. Clinics face backlogs and longer waitlists, with most seekers heterosexual and including more women, youth, and Black individuals. local departments report full schedules through December.
A Kansas legislative subcommittee wrangles over redrawing congressional maps with six members split on Douglas County. Lawrence officials and business leaders urge staying in the 2nd District, arguing ties to Topeka and Manhattan. The panel plans to report findings to the Joint Apportionment Committee in early December.
In Topeka Gov. Finney asks the State Finance Council to consider a 75 million certificate of indebtedness to borrow from the state itself to cover this month and December. Sen. Bogina says he must be convinced of the need before voting. House leader unavailable for comment. Five similar certificates were issued 1982 to 1986 under Carlin, the latest in 1986.
Gov. Joan Finney told a Lawrence audience that qualified admissions to state universities may be unconstitutional and urged business created work training for high school students not university caliber. She proposed internships allowing direct transition from high school to the workforce. The remarks came at a University Forum luncheon at Ecumenical Christian Ministries.
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