Iraq invades Kuwait shocking Middle East crisis
Iraq’s army seized Kuwait’s ruler’s palace and government offices early today, forcing the emir to flee to Saudi Arabia. Kuwait says all government buildings in the capital are occupied as U S ships are diverted and oil facilities threatened. The invasion follows a claimed coup and disputes over oil quotas, sending Brent crude prices higher.
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Campaign '90 Democrats duel in GOP district for 44th seat
In Kansas 44th House District, two Democrats Joe Gilman and Barbara Ballard contend in a primary to face Republican Sandy Praeger in November. District leans Republican with 5,450 registered GOP voters to 3,131 Democrats and 4,223 undeclared. Jessie Branson, longtime incumbent, retires after 1990 session. Praeger not opposed in GOP primary. Gilman criticizes Ballard’s school board record as campaign focuses on district spending and voter composition.
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Ballard, Gilman seek Kansas House seat in 44th District
Barbara Ballard, 45, veteran Lawrence school board member, runs as a Democrat for the 44th District House seat. She supports revising the school finance distribution formula and cites her experience with education funding and district needs. Joe Gilman, 37, making his first bid, says education consumes about 60 percent of the state budget and calls for broader discussion beyond schools.
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Iraqi invasion sparks concern for residents
Iraqi invasion of Kuwait sparks fear for families in Kuwait City. Kansas University student Ibrahim Elkhatib, a Lebanon native, reports his relatives face potential danger and disrupted communications as reports of Iraqi forces occupying areas surface. He learned of border skirmishes from news and struggles to contact family.
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Poll Question Raised Over Governor Race Survey
Incumbent Gov. Mike Hayden dismissed a new media poll as unscientific sampling that overemphasized urban areas while reporting a 6 point edge for challenger Nestor Weigand. The survey of 336 adults, sponsored by several outlets, also showed John Carlin leading Joan Finney in the Democratic primary.
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Judge orders city to reopen debate on church demolition
Lawrence court orders a full public hearing by the City Commission on whether the 120 year old Old English Lutheran Church should be demolished. Judge Ralph M. King faults city in duty to preserve historic church and sends case back for reconsideration after prior hearings and votes.
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Indians top Royals as Cole swipes five bases
Rookie Alex Cole stole five bases in Cleveland's 4-1 win over Kansas City. The recap notes the game and lists sections for TV nominations, calendar, classifieds, comics, obits, editorials, hospitals, markets, sports, variety, and weather.
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