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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1997
Page
5
President Clinton tours Cessna built training facility and child development center in Wichita part of a welfare-to-work program. The project, supported by state and federal funds, includes a 1 p.m. facility tour and 1:25 p.m. remarks.
Kansas faces an estimated 37 000 cattle killed by the October blizzard. County Farm Service Agency offices report 25 000 in feedlots and 12 000 in pasture. Officials expect an administrator’s federal disaster declaration by year’s end, not a secretary’s. Farmers await full data before seeking aid, and lingering illness among cattle is noted amid ongoing cleanup. The storm also spurred a second straight year of good wheat pasture with little field damage remaining.
Federal officials may offer low interest loans to livestock producers harmed by October events. The program aims to help cover feed, herd, and equipment losses through the disaster assistance scheme. Officials expect guidelines soon and emphasize eligibility based on declared disaster area and affected operations.
Journal World reports a Lawrence mixer that honors public school teachers and KU and Haskell Education staff. Winners received travel and vehicle prizes donated by Holiday Travel and Jim Clark Motors, praising local business generosity and ongoing support for education. The event, sponsored by the Lawrence Education Assn and KU Education, with media partners and sponsors providing food and beverages, emphasizes gratitude to educators.
Kansas bank tax relief that cuts 16.5 million in projected revenues by mid 1999 drew attention from legislators. Industry officials led by Kansas Bankers Assn. chief lobbyist Jim Maag argued banks face higher taxes elsewhere and urged considering broader tax reforms, with testimony planned before the Legislative Budget Committee.
Howard Smith of Smith Motors seeks light industrial zoning for six acres along south side of Kansas Highway 10 near East Hills Business Park to relocate 150 antique and classic cars for salvage, storage and sale. County staff oppose zoning change citing annexation needs. commission to hear proposal at 6 30 p m at city hall.
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