World Court upholds U N sanctions on Libya over Lockerbie case
The World Court rejects Libya's appeals to block U S and British actions to force surrender of two Libyan intelligence suspects linked to the 1988 Pan Am 103 bombing over Lockerbie. The ruling preserves Security Council sanctions set to take effect unless suspects are handed over.
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March retail sales dip 0.4 percent in slow recovery
Washington reports a 0.4 percent March drop in retail sales to 157.1 billion dollars, the worst since August and first decline since October. First quarter gains remain up 2.9 percent from the prior quarter, signaling a slow uneven recovery rather than a fizzling economy. Economists note consumer caution despite rising confidence.
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Lawrence 7 Year Old Found After Five Hour Hide and Seek
A five hour search ended when Norman Deceles, age seven, quietly sought a private moment to think. He returned home to 2737 Maverick Lane after disappearing during a game of hide and seek. His mother Linda Decelles said he told her he needed time alone to ponder his messy room and the death of his pet turtle.
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Teen falls from Theta Chi house ruins, critical
Renaldo Reyes, 19, of Topeka, is in critical condition after falling two stories from the dismantled Theta Chi fraternity house at Ninth Street and Emery Road in Lawrence. He was exploring with friends when the incident occurred at about 9:10 p.m. Monday. Demolition work on the building, meant to make way for condos, had begun that afternoon.
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Decelles says search exhausted before police call
Mrs Decelles stated she had checked every place conceivable and decided to call police. Lawrence firefighters aided the search for Norman and launched a rescue boat on Mary's Lake northwest of the Decelles residence. Lawrence police Skywarn volunteers and Douglas County search dog Allie scanned the area. See Boy.
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State liquor agency fines vendor for charity beer donation
John Webb owner of Webb's Fine Wine and Spirits in Wichita says the state ABC fined him $100 for donating a keg of beer to a St John's School Auction in January. Kathy Greenlee notes it is illegal to give away beer without payment and ABC kept the fine low. Webb protests with an ad in Sunday's Journal-World.
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Yeltsin Reaches Compromise With Parliament on Reforms
Russian President Boris Yeltsin secures a deal with the Communist dominated parliament. Aides say the compromise will enable him to push ahead with his free market reforms despite opposition. The report notes the political risk and potential impact on reforms and governance.
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Lawrence district lags in technology use in classrooms
Lawrence school district faces outdated computers and no districtwide plan as the Technology Committee urges greater coordination. The report cites keyboarding in grades five and six and the Writing Lab at Lawrence High School as examples of existing computer use while calling for expansion and updates.
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