GOP Opens Convention as Bush Campaign Sparks Hope
Republicans gathered in Houston at the Astrodome to energize President Bush’s reelection bid while fearing Clinton’s chance to break a 12 year White House grip. Bush proclaimed he was fired up and ready as abortion foes failed to force a floor debate. Industry lines and speeches framed a tougher platform, with some moderates wary of antiabortion language. Bush urged a new Congress and a fall showdown with Clinton, while supporters outside proclaimed No Mercy.
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Douglas County OKs federal housing aid program
The Douglas County Commission approved participation in the Kansas Mortgage Savers Program by a 3-0 vote. It offers first time buyers a direct tax credit of 25 percent of annual mortgage interest up to 2000 dollars, with income and price limits varying by locality. Residents in one or two person households must earn under 42700 dollars, while larger households have higher limits. existing homes must cost under 62460 dollars and new homes under 88470 dollars. Critics argued about excluding new homes, but the commission kept the program intact.
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Local mail service remains erratic in Kansas City area
Lawrence Postmaster Bill Reynolds says mail delivery stays inconsistent as the Kansas City Kansas regional center adds eight automated delivery pieces and the local office loses about seven staff to retirement or relocation. He cites February changes in the delivery system and ongoing transition to automation as causes and apologizes for the irregularities.
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Gorbachev attacks Yeltsin after failed coup fallout
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev leveled sharp criticism at Boris Yeltsin, denouncing his policies amid reflections on the collapse following last year’s coup attempt. The remarks underscore lingering tensions between Moscow leaders.
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Poll says voters don't see Bush as change agent
A CBS News New York Times poll shows 63 percent see Clinton likely to bring change while 15 percent trust Bush. If the election were held today, 52 percent favor Clinton and 35 percent Bush. The poll of 1,022 voters has a 3 point margin.
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Mood upbeat at Republican National Convention from Lawrence
Local Republican delegates Mike Todd and Kim Wells from Lawrence described a spirited mood on day one in Houston. They said Bush supporters are ready to start campaigning and participate in convention rule debates and a platform vote alongside 30 Kansas delegates.
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Tensions rise over Iraq cease fire and no fly zone
U N experts completed a 10 day Iraq inspection without incident while Britain France and the U S discuss measures to force Iraqi compliance The proposed no fly zone would shield Shiite areas from Iraqi air attacks and could invite Western reprisals if violated Officials in Washington and a UN source note planned high level talks among the involved powers.
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