Wichita editorial warns gangs fuel rising violence in Kansas
An editorial cites a Wichita case where a Crips member convic ted of second degree murder claims a war with the Junior Boys followed the September 2 Anthony Jones killing at Wichita State University. It notes unsolved early homicides, drug ties, and warns neglected gang dangers could spread beyond Wichita to Kansas City and Lawrence.
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Wichita State University
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Lawrence
Gorbachev’s fortunes rise amid post Soviet turmoil
Amid Europe’s communist decline and Yeltsin's reform push, Mikhail Gorbachev climbs from firing and risk to a wealthy status. He receives a 4000 ruble monthly pension, potential $10 million yearly foreign earnings from books and talks, and undisclosed Gorbachev Foundation pay, with charity giving.
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Yeltsin
Tornado Path Shatters Illinois and Michigan
The Tornado State era saw three violent whirlwinds strike northern Illinois and western Michigan. At least 47 people were killed and over 1,500 injured as millions in property losses mounted. James E. Doty was inaugurated as Baker University's new president. A 1892 note recalls whitewashers on Union Pacific gates aiding repairs from Junction City to Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Journal-World law notices and postmaster address line
A compact listing of law related names and roles including Dolph Dalph C Simons In Ralph Gage Gene Armstrong Robert Nordyke Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Dolph Simons Il Donna Wiley Dallas Dolan William Sutcliffe and a postmaster address change instruction for the Journal-World in Lawrence Kansas along with USPS and circulation bureau mentions.
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Dolph Dalph C. Simons
Ralph Gage
Gene Armstrong
Robert Nordyke
Caroline Trowbridge
Ann Gardner
Dolph Simons
Donna Wiley
Dallas Dolan
William Sutcliffe
News leak plan backfires on F-15 sale to Saudi Arabia
A disputed Los Angeles Times account claimed Saudi arms transfers were hidden from Congress to push a 5 billion F-15 sale. The piece argues Bush delayed seeking approval until after mid May and June, weighing Israeli elections and domestic jobs. It concludes the leakers failed, while Washington gains time to address security concerns next year.
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McDonnell Douglas
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Washington
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Israel
King Fahd
Iran
United States
Gaddafi tests Bush as Libya sanctions loom in 1992 election
The article examines Muammar Gaddafi’s defiance and how U.S. pressure through oil sanctions and diplomacy could shape President Bush’s re election bid. It notes Libya’s oil dependence, UN sanctions, and the risk to global economies and Bush’s political standing in a tense 1992 race.
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California executes Robert Alton Harris after 13 years
The piece states Robert Alton Harris was executed in California’s gas chamber after 13 years of delays, noting opposition from the ACLU and anti death penalty advocates. It recounts the 1979 murder of two 16-year-olds, the subsequent trial, and calls for faster executions while criticizing opponents.
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Michael Baker
John Majeski
Ted Bundy
Bleeding Hearts
Bundy
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