Violence in Schools Tops Worries for Parents in Poll
Washington AP The Gallup Poll for Phi Delta Kappa shows 18 percent of 1326 adults cite violence and gangs and lack of discipline as the top public school problems. Non white adults assign greater weight to violence at 31 percent. Sec Riley urges Congress to act on crime funding to curb violence and protect learning.
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Extreme heat in Arizona and Montana set records
The Associated Press reports high temperatures reached 116 degrees at Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City in Arizona on Wednesday. Overnight lows dipped to 39 degrees at West Yellowstone in Montana, marking notable temperature extremes across the region.
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Lawrence Weather and Lake Reports and Road Access
Lawrence forecast shows high 90s and overnight low 73 with no precipitation today. Record temperatures from this date include 101 in 1936 and 49 in 1910. Clinton Lake at 76 degrees with level 876.29 and Perry Lake at 79 with level 891.14. Road condition updates via Kansas Highway Patrol main access line and Journal-World Access line are provided, with moon phase notes and sunrise 6 44 sunset 8 02.
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Police Build Ties With Activists In Soweto After Apartheid
In Soweto, Detective Sgt. Godfrey Mthembu patrols a beat near the 1976 uprisings as police seek community policing to mend trust with black residents. Mandela’s call to support police contrasts with ongoing violence and ambushes, but forums at 11 stations foster dialogue. Activists like Siphiwe Thusi stress reconciliation, while locals note mutual dependence and gradual healing.
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Battle of the brides at Filene's Basement sale
About 1,500 brides-to-be mobbed Filene's Basement at 8 a m for a $199 bridal gown sale. A scuffle prompted a security guard to intervene while 910 dresses were claimed in seconds. Brides camped out since 5 a m trading dresses in their hunt for a perfect gown.
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Heavy price paid for traffic ticket in Franklin County
A 30 pound box filled with 2,280 nickels arrived at the Franklin County District Court clerk's office in Pasco Washington. The note inside declared the sender would not pay another nickel on a $114 traffic fine. Hans Selvog of Albany Oregon was cited August 6 for driving 72 mph in a 55 mph zone.
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