Marines Begin Mercy Mission in Mogadishu Landing
U S Marines seized key Mogadishu points at night securing airport and seaport gateways for relief operations. Airlifts brought in aid while thousands watched in awe as looting and violence affected Kismayo prompting UN evacuees. French troops began deployment as multinational force plans to guard deliveries to famine victims.
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U.S
Somalia
Mogadishu
Kismayo
U.N. World Food Program
U.N
Commission seeks meeting with parking consultants
A Lawrence business owner backed the city commission's plan as a downtown parking study by Walker Parking Consultants found no overall shortage, though five blocks on Massachusetts between Sixth and 11th streets lack 439 spaces. The consultant's report remains cautious and calls for further study.
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Lawrence
Kent Smalter
Raw Specialities Inc
E. Seventh
Downtown Lawrence Inc
Walker Parking Consultants Engineers Inc
Aurora
Colo
Massachusetts
Sixth
11Th Streets
Smalter
City steps toward taxi voucher funding accord
Fed says economy improving modestly with regional variation. Beige Book notes modest gains in retail and optimism for the holiday season, but California shows weakness and defense cutbacks drag on recovery.
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Fed
California
Do you see an improvement in your economic situation
The prompt asks whether you notice better personal finances today. It invites a brief yes or no answer and a short explanation of changes since prior periods.
Charles and Diana Separate but No Divorce Planned
Prime Minister John Major announced that Prince Charles and Princess Diana have agreed to separate without divorce. Diana remains eligible to become queen and both will continue public appearances. the couple aim to protect their children and privacy amid a troubled year for the royal family.
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London
Charles
Diana
John Major
Elizabeth II
Anne
Andrew
Sarah
Windsor Castle
Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip
Major
House of Lords
Lord Mackay
Police seek arrests in fake ID operation
Lawrence police seek arrest warrants for two suspects in a fake identification card scheme made with a stolen driving license machine. Investigators report bar checks since November uncovered several bogus cards. the machine was stolen in late October from a Great Bend Bureau. The suspects reportedly sold cards for fifty dollars each and authorities are pursuing charges.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Frank Diehl
Diehl
Mark Warren
Great Bend
Warren
Grant to aid in assisting homeless in Lawrence area
The state Department of Commerce and Housing announced a $5,000 grant to Lawrence, Hutchinson, and Salina to develop housing projects for homeless people. Local advocates say the funding will help craft a plan, not directly house families, and was awarded based on need, population size, geography, and willingness to participate.
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Lawrence
State Department of Commerce and Housing
Hutchinson
Salina
Deaths and classifieds page highlights and sections
Page 10 outlines sections including Deaths, Hospitals, Markets, Movies, Comics, and sports. It also notes Quotable quotes from Janell Carroll about information needs and a Baker University radio host. The page serves as an index for area reports and section navigation.
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Beauty and the Beast
Janell Carroll
Baker University
Confluence sculpture approved for Buford Watson Park
Lawrence City Commission approved Dan Rockhill's Confluence architectural sculpture for Buford M. Watson Jr. Park. The piece will be financed with $9,200 from the city's Two Percent for Arts fund, about 2 percent of two years of capital improvement spending.
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Kansas University
Lawrence
Lawrence City Commission
Buford M. Watson Jr
Sixth Street
Kentucky
Tennessee
Dan Rockhill
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Richard Gwin
Ed Bailey
Kansas City
Kan
Perry Lake
Bailey
Brad Addington
Lee Grant
Lawrence High
Shawnee Heights
Bill Clinton
Art In the Park
Mark Fagan
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