Iraq Parliament Backs Release Of Western Hostages
Iraqi lawmakers approved Saddam Hussein's plan to free thousands of captives including about 900 Americans, allowing Western, East European, and Japanese hostages to apply for exit visas starting Saturday and fly out on Iraqi Airways to Amman.
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Local merchant marine faces second gulf crisis at home
Jamie Nelick, a 37 year old Lawrence resident and merchant marine captain with 19 years at sea, returned from a 90 day voyage delivering military cargo to support U S troops in Saudi Arabia after Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. He recalls 1985 missile strikes on oil tankers and says this buildup is far larger, with private ships contracted by Military Sea Lift Command moving equipment to the Middle East.
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Departing OB/GYN doctors trim Lawrence care options
Lawrence faces a thinning OB/GYN talent pool as two specialists depart by December end and another may leave by spring. Debra Placek and Garry D. Owen will remain, with Francis Shutt leaving to practice in Wisconsin and Scott Gray returning to Kentucky for school. Lawrence Memorial Hospital seeks new OB/GYN physicians, offering to help new practitioners set up in town.
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Jobless Rate Rises to 5.9 Percent in November
The Labor Department reports unemployment at 5.9 percent, a three year high, with a total 900,000 job losses over five months. November saw declines across manufacturing construction and retail, with factory payrolls down 200,000 and autos shedding 55,000 jobs amid plant shutdowns.
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Kansas at Kentucky seeks revenge for last season rout
Kansas men's basketball travels to Kentucky this Saturday in a rematch aimed at avenging the 150 to 95 loss suffered at Allen Fieldhouse last season. The article highlights the Wildcats' desire to rebound and the Jayhawks' road challenge.
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Weather outlook Tonight and Saturday forecast
Tonight clear with a low around 28 degrees. Saturday looks pleasant with a high near 56 degrees.
Mail call for the troops in the Persian Gulf crisis
Troops overseas during the Persian Gulf crisis are asked to hear from home. A published list in today's Journal-World provides serving area servicemen and servicewomen with mailing addresses.
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Fort Riley Soldier Suspect in Shooting at Kansas City Club
A Kansas University football player Christopher Booth, 18, was shot in the chest during a fight outside Pizazz nightclub in Lawrence. He was treated and to be released. Fort Riley soldier Johnny White, 24, was jailed on a felony aggravated battery count. Officers arrived around 2 a.m. and found a victim evacuated to hospital. The suspect fled southeast and several club patrons were questioned as the investigation began.
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