Lawrence to approve riverfront city hall project at Sixth and Massachusetts
Lawrence city commissioners are expected to approve a riverfront city hall plan at the northeast corner of Sixth and Massachusetts. The project, costing over 2 million, includes demolition of dilapidated buildings, parking lots, riverfront beautification, two new bridges, and a Constant Park upgrade, with potential private development in the 600 block of Massachusetts Street.
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Justin Hill
Bowersock
Jerry Cooley
Panama votes on canal treaties in referendum drive
In Panama City a bitter referendum on proposed canal treaties with the United States nears its end. About 800,000 Panamanians vote on two agreements—a treaty transferring canal control by 2000 and a neutrality pact allowing U S intervention if threatened.
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Senate
Marines Recover All 24 From Mindoro Helicopter Crash
In Mindoro island jungle, rescue teams recovered the last of 24 Marines killed when a CH53-D Sea Stallion helicopter crashed during a training lift. Four crew plus 33 passengers were aboard. 14 injured servicemembers were hospitalized on Luzon as investigators probe the cause.
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Mindoro
Correction on lay witness mission at First Presbyterian Church
The lay witness mission conducted by the First Presbyterian Church is scheduled for October 28 to 30, not this weekend as Friday's Journal-World had reported. The event will be held at the church and features a program aimed at outreach and reflection.
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Korea probe seeks names behind influence money
Witnesses say three days of hearings show a coordinated effort by Korea to influence U S congressmen with money. Investigators seek cooperation to identify who received funds amid accusations of bribery linked to KCIA operations and Rice Commission profits.
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House Ethics Committee
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Cheryl Holmes
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Kim
Richard T. Hanna
Calif
Payroll tax hike likely to be approved in 1987 plan
The Senate Finance Committee nears approval of a 1987 Social Security bill raising worker taxes by up to 120 dollars for a 10 000 wage and employer taxes by as much as 4 323 per worker annually, with higher rates for middle and upper incomes. House plans a similar path with different employer parity.
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South Africa Crackdown Draws Global Protests
Justice Minister James T. Kruger defends banning 18 black organizations and detaining leaders amid protests as 150 blacks and Indians are arrested and a school is burned. The crackdown triggered foreign criticism and recall talks, with U S envoy Bowdler ordered to report on the crisis. Kruger says the actions aim to stop unrest in his country.
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South Africa
James T. Kruger
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U.S
Cyrus Vance
William Bowdler
Washington
Black Congressional Caucus
Bowdler
Pretoria
ABC
City Hall site debate centers on rent versus new building
City commissioners weigh renting the current First National Bank Tower for about 65 000 dollars a year against constructing a new city hall. City Manager Watson cites rising rents and space needs while Mayor Argersinger and others favor a shared civic image with a new building and potential downtown development.
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Motorcyclist injured in early morning crash
Richard Kahle a 30 year old from Mississippi was listed in stable condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a 3 30 a m motorcycle crash at 23rd and Iowa. Police say he was speeding and lost control injuring concussion and multiple fractures. Rain later that morning was not listed as a factor.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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Iowa
Douglas County gains 2250 in 1977 state census
Kansas state census shows Douglas County population rising to 62,842 after a 2,250 increase. Johnson County led gains with 7,009, Shawnee 3,141, while Wyandotte Geary and Saline posted declines. Lawrence ranks fifth largest city. Douglas sixth among counties.
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