Gulf troops not ready to attack before UN deadline
Lt. Gen. Calvin Waller said U S forces in the Persian Gulf would not be combat ready by mid January for an offensive to force Iraq from Kuwait. He noted some armored units arrival would delay readiness, though Cheney and Powell said the U S would be prepared by the January 15 deadline.
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Mayors report growing hunger and homelessness in cities
The United States Conference of Mayors says hunger and homelessness are tightening their grip on American cities as public tolerance wanes. Two thirds of 30 cities report negative or mixed attitudes toward the needy, with NIMBYism rising and requests for food aid up 22 percent while emergency shelter demand grows 24 percent.
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UNICEF urges world leaders to fund child welfare drive
The U N children's Fund says it costs 20 billion dollars yearly to sharply cut child ignorance, hunger and death by 2000. It notes 40,000 children die daily from malnutrition and sickness and calls nations to reallocate spending by 1991 to achieve new goals.
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Christmas sales may match '89 level
Across the country retailers face a slower Christmas season yet local leaders in Lawrence say sales should at least equal prior years. State tax data hint Douglas County outpacing other large counties, with merchants noting strong November activity and expectations of a solid finish in December at the Riverfront Plaza and factory outlet center.
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Soviet official confirms contract for American to visit Mir space station
A Soviet official said a contract to send an American to Mir is signed despite Tass calling the sweepstakes a hoax. The Space Travel Services probe seeks to determine if the $2.99 900-number promotion violated Texas lottery laws as grand juries question executives.
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Kansas City Tycoon Keeps Full Royals Ownership
Kansas City billionaire Ewing Kauffman announced on Tuesday he will maintain full ownership of the Royals. The government released figures showing a 72 percent drop in cocaine use over the past five years, reflecting shifting social trends.
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Lawrence school board race to draw candidates in spring
Lawrence voters head to a competitive school board race as four of seven seats are open after a failed bond. Attorney Tom Murray, an opponent of the defeated plan, predicts strong competition with a Feb primary possible if nine candidates enter. Board member Harriet Shaffer notes the January 22 filing deadline as interest grows.
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Possible contenders eye city elections
With filing deadline approaching for 1991 city elections, three current Lawrence city commissioners weigh future plans. Incumbents Penny Rundle and Schumm have not ruled out re election. Penny joked he would not run unless Schumm also seeks re election.
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