U N chief seeks expanded U S role in Somalia
United Nations Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali urged broader American involvement in Somalia, seeking troops to stay longer, disarm feuding clans, curb the drug trade, and help establish a police force. U S officials responded coolly, while Bush promised up to 26 000 troops on humanitarian aims. Warlords Aidid and Mohamed signaled a 48 hour cease to fight, but gunmen to remain. U S forces faced delays in delivering aid amid a fragile start.
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United States
Somalia
U.S
Security Council
Associated Press
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Bush
Retail sales rise in November fueling holiday hopes
Retail sales rose 0.4 percent in November to 165.8 billion, extending five straight gains as shoppers prepare for Christmas. October’s increase was revised to 1.9 percent, the largest in nine months, with inflation easing to 0.2 percent in November. Economist Robert Dederick called the data a holiday gift.
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Court OKs sobriety checkpoints despite lack of law
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled unanimous that police may set up sobriety checkpoints without a specific statute, overturning a Johnson County judge. The decision support argues checkpoints are an exercise of generally authorized police powers and aids drunken driving enforcement.
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Johnson County
James Franklin Davis
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Leawood
Anthony Byer Davis
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Supreme Court
Fred Six
Bob Stephan
High Court
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Court orders new trials in two murder cases
The court has ordered new trials in two separate murder cases. Details indicate judges granted relief, citing procedural concerns that may affect witnesses and evidence presentation. Case names and locations are listed in court documents released this week.
Neighbor Blames Homeless for Courthouse Dogs Scene
Gibson says five large dogs terrorize his Kansas River area home and killed rabbits and chickens over two weeks. He suspects the animals belong to homeless residents nearby and fears further attacks as he seeks a solution.
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Kansas River
Ab Idilf
KU to map long range facilities plan for campus
Kansas University will craft a campuswide facilities master plan addressing parking building space student housing child care and other needs in its first long range effort since 1973. Executive Vice Chancellor Ed Meyen and facilities planning director Allen Wiechert said the two year process will guide campus needs for 10 to 15 years with consultants hired next year to develop illustrations and outlines for the future.
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Kansas University
Ed Meyen
Allen Wiechert
Wiechert
Weather Outlook: Increasing Clouds Tonight and Saturday
Tonight expect increasing clouds with a high near 50. Saturday, a high around 45 with a 30 percent chance of rain.
Yeltsin Uses Direct Public Appeal to Challenge Hard-Liners
Boris Yeltsin again addresses the public with a blunt, dramatic appeal aimed at rallying popular support and pressuring hard-liners. He emphasizes immediacy and shared resolve to push through reforms despite opposition within the government and party ranks.
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Ostertag Aims For Quick Return After Leg Surgery
Sophomore center Greg Ostertag will miss three to four weeks of basketball after lower leg surgery on Wednesday. He struggles adjusting to crutches as he recovers. Odder notes include a quotable on gender choices from Pamela Rosenberg of Gettysburg College appearing on Page 11C.
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Greg Ostertag
Pamela Rosenberg
Gettysburg College
KU Eyes Child Care Facility as Top Priority
Executive Vice Chancellor Ed Meyen says Kansas University will seek private support to build a child care facility within the next few years. The goal is to address a critical demand and place improved child care among major post Campaign Kansas objectives.
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Kansas University
Ed Meyen
Kansas
University Senate
Clinton to stock Cabinet with activist leaders
President elect Clinton plans a diverse cabinet reflecting labor social and environmental activism. He will name Harvard professor Robert Reich as labor secretary Donna Shalala to head Health and Human Services Carol Browner to lead the EPA and Laura Tyson to chair the Council of Economic Advisers.
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University of Wisconsin
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Florida
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Environmental Protection Agency
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