Regents Seek Compensation Package for University Faculty
Kansas lawmakers heard the state Board of Regents press for a broad compensation package prioritizing faculty salaries a 10 percent raise a 2 percent boost to retirement contributions and wage increases for student workers to reach the federal minimum. Governor Carlin proposed smaller faculty pay gains and no retirement boost. Delbert Shankel KU acting chancellor argued for sufficient funding to retain faculty and compete regionally while Wichita State president Clark Ahlberg cited retirement contribution gaps and national benchmarks.
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Legislative Highlights and Higher Education Debates
The Senate confirmed five Gov. Carlin appointees including Adjutant General Ralph T. Tice and Aging Secretary Sylvia Hougland. KU professors clash over tenure amid funds for capital improvements and operating budgets as University budgets seek 10 percent raises for faculty salaries and 2 percent for retirement benefits. A bus fuel tax exemption bill heads to discussion in the House with Wichita and Topeka sponsors.
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Reagan says U.S. to stay with 39000 troops in Korea
President Reagan announces Washington will keep all 39,000 U.S. combat troops on the Korean peninsula and may bolster defense ties with South Korea. He rejects withdrawal plans, resumes full consultations, and avoids comment on Seoul's internal human rights issues after talks with Chun Doohwan.
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Winter's Wrath Hits Great Lakes Area
Sub zero temperatures and heavy snow disrupted the Great Lakes region with nearly 20 inches piling along Lake Erie's wind whipped shore. Three Erie brothers, possibly four, were missing on Presque Isle Bay as Coast Guardsmen searched in near blizzard conditions while Florida Gulf Coast faced record cold and double or triple utility bills.
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