Lawrence Board Restores Quail Run School Bus Route
The Lawrence school board voted 4-2 to reinstate bus service from Pinnacle and Western Hills to Quail Run School amid safety concerns on Harvard Road. The move, costing at least 4200 this year, faces long term cost fears of up to 100000 if all six at risk areas gain service. Board members debated safety versus equity, with several parents describing dangers from construction and traffic while a district study noted five similar areas. The board asked administrators to draft a user fee proposal for non guideline areas and directed review of further routes.
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Pittsburgh mourns USAir Flight 427 victims in downtown
In Pittsburgh about 2,000 mourners gathered for the 132 people who died aboard USAir Flight 427. Federal investigators identified three possible causes as they probe the crash.
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D C crash raises security questions
Investigators say a single engine plane was detected by National Airport radar moments before crashing on the White House lawn. See story page 3A.
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War Shaped Our Identity Says Bosnian Rap Leader
Elvedin Mare Djidic, a Bosnian rap group leader, reflects on how the conflict forged their collective identity while discussing artistry and resilience amid postwar challenges. The remark appears on page 8D.
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County eyes change in employee benefits
Douglas County employees will get a chance to tell county commissioners what they think of a proposal to tinker with their benefits. Chairman Louie McElhaney said some ideas are touchy and unlikely to please all staff. Feedback at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday in the Douglas County Courthouse.
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Consumer prices rise modestly as inflation stays tame
August CPI climbs 0.3 percent led by food and energy gains offset by cheaper clothing. Trade deficit widens to $37 billion in Q2, the highest in over six years, stirring mixed market reactions despite a Dow rally.
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Douglas County trims fringe benefits policy changes
Douglas County commissioners plan a Wednesday vote on updates to the personnel policy. Proposals include ending annual cash payments for sick leave beyond 720 hours, aligning department heads with classified accruals, capping vacation at 290 hours for department heads, and reducing classified vacation accrual to 6.5 hours monthly for those with 15 years. Existing workers over 15 years would remain frozen. Benefit schedules for Ambulance Service staff on 56-hour weeks would be adjusted to 40-hour equivalents.
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Clinton Signs $30 Billion Crime Bill At White House
President Clinton signed a 30 billion crime bill at a White House ceremony promising to curb violence. He highlighted bipartisan support and noted half a million Americans killed by fellow Americans in 25 years, while security tightened after a plane crash near the mansion killed the pilot.
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Marine Band tickets sell out fast at KU Lied Center
Free tickets for the U S Marine Band concert on October 13 at 8 p m were in high demand as the Journal World began distributing tickets. KU Band director noted the swift sell out while sponsors include the Journal World and Kansas University.
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