06 Oct 1991
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1991
Page
1
Kristin Rieger, an 18 year old Kansas University freshman from Fairway, navigates a 1000 student Introductory Sociology class at a campus enrolling over 29 000. She found the auditorium was her class and notes new freedom and adjustments in college life.
Justin Pirnie Jenny Adams and Adama Rieger are among KU's fresh men in a 5748 class. The Journal World follows their first year as they balance independence with discipline. Adama, a Lawrence resident, cites proximity to home and friends. Pirnie and Rieger from Kansas City say campus life offers independence with parental access.
Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev announced sweeping cuts on land and sea, pledging to disarm short range weapons, reduce most missiles below treaty limits, halt testing for a year, and cut 700,000 troops from the armed forces. The move, aired on Soviet TV via Tass, seeks to match Bush's earlier proposals and marks a major Cold War arms reduction milestone.
President Bush called Mikhail Gorbachev’s nuclear arms reduction announcement good news for the world. He said U S officials are discussing details in Moscow led by Reginald Bartholomew and noted there is work to do before a summit. He emphasized areas to iron out but called the news very positive.
Credit union officials report growing membership as consumer skepticism toward mainstream banks persists. They note that recent bank and S&L crises are not the sole driver, with savers increasingly focusing on credit unions' structure and where earnings go.
Kansas credit unions promote a people-helping-people model with member ownership and profits reinvested to lower loan and deposit rates. Officials like Joe Newberry and Lee Schmucker stress non profit, member focus and broad financial services at competitive rates. See more, page 7A.
Hospital stays at Lawrence Memorial Hospital have shortened as outpatient services grow. LMH director Robert Oblen notes fewer admissions and shorter stays since outpatient offerings rise. August admissions lag projections, with an average stay around 4.9 days versus a 5.3 day budget.
Today mostly sunny and cool with highs around 60. Classified items include local listings and gro w ard notes.
A new director leads the environmental management program, overseeing policy, planning, and sustainable practices for municipal operations and regional programs. The appointment emphasizes controlling pollution, resource protection, and compliance with environmental regulations.
Virginia running back Terry Kirby scored the back breaking final touchdown as the Cavaliers defeated Kansas 31-19. KU outgained UVa by 60 yards but committed four turnovers in the game.
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