Zedillo Wins Mexican Presidency in Historic Vote
Ernesto Zedillo of the PRI captured the presidency, ending 65 years of PRI rule. The election, seen as a test of political maturity, faced irregularities and ballot shortages noted by Civic Alliance and observers, amid a year marked by an Indian rebellion and the March assassination of Luis Donaldo Colosio.
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Tijuana
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Crash kills 44 in Morocco
A Royal Air Maroc ATR 42 carrier crashed shortly after takeoff from Agadir, killing all 44 aboard. The flight to Casablanca carried 40 passengers and four crew, with 16 foreigners among the dead including Italian tourists. one American was reported among the victims.
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Agadir
Casablanca
National World News Hotline Ad Update
An update from the wire service directs callers to J W Access for latest national and world news with specific extension numbers. It lists National news 6705 and World news 6700 as dialing options.
Lawrence Weather and Lake Data Briefing Card
Sunday sunny with a high 87 and overnight low 57. Year ago today high 99 low 75, record high 103 in 1936 and low 49 in 1923. Precip none. monthly 2.82 inches. year-to-date 21.54. Humidity 90% at 8 a.m. Sunrise 6.41, sunset 8.08. Clinton Lake temp 76, level 876.36. normal 875.5. Perry Lake temp 79, level 891.21. normal 891.5. Road reports via journal line. access numbers for Kansas routes and moon phases listed.
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Lawrence Area Forecast Tonight and Tuesday Outlook
Forecast for Lawrence area calls for tonight partly cloudy with a low in the mid 60s and south winds 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday remains partly cloudy with a high near 90 and southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
Doubts Rise Over Health Reform Prospects
In public President Clinton pushes toward the final leg of health reform while privately White House aides doubting the year’s outcome. Officials cite a divided Congress as the key hurdle with Leon Panetta expressing cautious optimism about universal coverage. Clinton acknowledged uncertainty at a Friday news conference.
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ABC
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Families USA
Jeffrey Goldfarb
New School For Social Research
New York
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Bill Kristol
Health reform fate dim as Congress stalls past Labor Day
Perspective urged Congress to press health reform now, warning delay risks failure. Senators Moynihan Kerrey Nunn voiced gloom over costs and timing, with White House officials acknowledging the calendar could run out before meaningful votes. Critics say public mood favors a postponed effort.
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Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Sinks as Subway Underfoot
Hollywood Walk of Fame buckled as subway tunneling caused street to sink near Hollywood Boulevard. 27 stars including Forsythe Burnett Albert Gilbert Nabors and MacMurray were removed for safety while Hill View Apartments residents evacuated after Northridge quake. MTA cited tunneling and water seepage. area closed through today.
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Hollywood Boulevard
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Melissa Gilbert
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Northridge
Susi Feinberg
Oxnard
Marco Figueroa
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Ray Verdes
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