Kidnappers Demand Millions For Released U.S. Aid Worker
Khmer Rouge guerrillas holding Melissa Himes of Winston-Salem North Carolina and three Cambodian coworkers threaten release for millions of dollars. The group detained them in Kampot province while dispute over drilling water wells is settled. Agency and U.S. Embassy say no knowledge of such a demand.
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81 arrested in Chinese smuggling ring case
Federal agents arrest 81 people in a Washington area and New York operation against a gang holding hostages for ransom. The Fuk Ching gang, based in New York City Chinatown, reportedly demanded about $30,000 per person. Hostages were kept chained and forced to work long hours in restaurants.
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News Updates Call Numbers For Latest National World News
National updates offer latest breaking news from the United States and world events. Readers are directed to dial J W Access for specific lines: 865 5000, with 6705 for national and 6700 for world coverage.
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Lawrence Weather and Lake Reports For Tuesday
Lawrence reports show a high of 35 and overnight low 27 with 0.10 inch precip. Lake Clinton at 50 degrees and 875.69 level, Perry Lake at 891.85 with normal 891.5. Moon phases list last half May 2 and full March 27 with phases varying through April.
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Lawrence Five-Day Outlook Forecast Card
Lawrence area forecast shows tonight mostly clear with a low of 31. Thursday will be mostly cloudy with a high of 58 and a 30 percent chance of rain and showers, south winds 20 to 30 mph. Thursday night brings cloudy skies, a low near 46 and a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, with south winds 20 to 30 mph.
Hungary’s Ozp town mirrors eastern Europe divide
The town of Ozd in eastern Hungary near Slovakia and Ukraine embodies postwar contrasts. Once a communist showcase, its vast foundry steel mill and mines highlighted Hungary’s iron and steel output with statues of workers framing a proletarian paradise.
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Eastern Europe's Split Under Danube Sky in Hungary and Sopron
In Hungarian towns, 73 Now shows rusting relics, 40 percent unemployment, and 37 seeking 9 jobs in Ozd while Sopron across the Danube thrives with Austrian-like prices, 200 joint ventures, a GM plant, a modern phone system, and border tourism. Residents recall a closed past as western Hungary outpaces the east.
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la Toya Jackson
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General Motors
Ozs Steels Decline Shrinks City of Hope
Once a bustling steel community, Ozd Hungary now hosts only one of its 30 mills in operation. Unemployment has surged to around 40 percent while Sopron thrives with about 120 dentists versus Ozs eight.
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Homeless man lauded for rescuing elderly couple from burning car
Michael Dennis, 30, a New Orleans panhandler, plunged into a burning car to rescue Margaret Waltzer, 67, and Elmo Waltzer, 79. Rewards poured in from calls and offers, including a full time job from Medical Management Options, a fundraising drive by Hibernia Bank, and a $10,000 gift from General Motors. Dennis aims to open a homeless shelter and plans to buy a car, and says he was simply a person there to help.
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