Iraqi forces breach northernSaudi border amid Gulf War fighting
Iraqi troops crossed into northern Saudi Arabia near Khafji, engaging allied forces as U.S. Marines fought in tank and artillery duels. A Riyadh spokesman said allied pilots flew hundreds of missions against Iraqi troops and armored convoys along the Saudi Kuwait border amid ongoing shelling and airstrikes.
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Investigation starts on deaths of U S Marines
An American investigative team probes whether Marines killed in a Northern Saudi battle were inadvertently hit by U S or allied forces. The four man unit, including a munitions expert, will study the light armored vehicle where several Marines died as eleven were killed in combat with Iraqi troops.
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Lawrence January weather review and February outlook
Lawrence saw a typical January with 35.2 degree average high and 18.9 degree average low three dozen temps, 1.12 inches precip and six inches of snow. The coldest day was minus 2, the warmest 47, and nine days stayed above freezing. Fog occurred four times. Forecasters predict a warm start to February with weekend highs in the 60s and mid 50s.
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U S jobless rate climbs as Fed cuts rate
The January unemployment rate rose to 6.2 percent, the highest since 1987, with 115000 more Americans on jobless rolls. The Federal Reserve cut its discount rate from 6.5 to 6.0 percent to spur growth, prompting banks to lower prime rates to 9 percent. J P Morgan and First National Bank of Chicago led the move.
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Officials not concerned with play's nude scene
Kansas University officials say police will not interfere with a dance theater production showing nude scenes. KU Police Director Jim Denney stated the department has no business meddling in academic expression and has heard no concerns from authorities in Wichita.
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Kansas funding outlook narrows for Eastern Parkway
Topeka Kansas communities largely meet local funding commitments to qualify for highway system enhancement grants. Acting Transportation Secretary Arland Hicks says only one small project cannot secure local funding, reducing chances for leftover funds to Lawrence Eastern Parkway. Rep. John Solbach questioned the status during a House Appropriations hearing.
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Local pages mix area report and classifieds
Area report and features populate page 2A including classifieds, comics, crosswords, hospital notes, editorials, markets, real estate, sports and weather updates. Brief items and notices appear alongside entertainment and TV listings, with a scan of regional happenings.
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Yellow ribbon demand surges in Hallmark plant output
Hallmark Cards Inc local facility in Lawrence shows a surge in yellow ribbon production for troops. Plant manager John Hastings notes strong demand, with weekly bows quota and ribbon output sufficient to circle the earth yearly. New cards designed to send to troops are rolling out to retailers nationwide.
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