Mandela Freed As South Africa Hails Regal Release
In Soweto crowds celebrate Mandela's imminent release with Desmond Tutu dancing in the street near Mandela's home. In Kathlehong police report five killed and 45 injured as tear gas and birdshot disperse anti apartheid protesters. De Klerk confirms Mandela will be freed at Victor Verster prison gates.
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Civil rights chief voices alarm over Kansas trends
Lawrence attorney Andrew Ramirez, chairing the Kansas Commission on Civil Rights, cites a 20 percent rise to 1,349 complaints in Fiscal Year 1989 July 1 1988 through June 30 1989 and warns of a growing racist backlash in music television jokes and attitudes that could influence hiring housing and rentals.
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Granin Sees Perestroika Bringing Change to USSR
Soviet author Daniil Granin, in Kansas University’s writers program, welcomes Gorbachev era reforms and a multiparty system. The 72 year old writer, a congress deputy, notes rapid events and calls for patience. His novel The Bison is translated by Doubleday as he visits Lawrence with his grandson.
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Doubleday
Lawrence
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U S and Soviet Union near strategic arms treaty
United States and Soviet Union near completion of a strategic arms reduction treaty after Moscow talks. Negotiators say major elements settled including limits on sea and air launched missiles and data encoding rules. Disputes over Star Wars anti missile plans not required for final agreement.
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United States
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Moscow
James A. Baker III
Means of Ascent claims LBJ stole 1948 Senate race
A forthcoming Caro study argues Lyndon B Johnson used ballot fraud to overturn a 20,000 vote deficit and win the 1948 Democratic runoffs in Texas. It cites an interview with election judge Luis Salas and details a web of votes manufactured by South Texas boss George Parr.
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South Texas
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Kohl says Gorbachev to honor German reunification promise
In a sunny picnic scene Chancellor Helmut Kohl announced that Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev pledged to respect German reunification. He called the day a very good day for Germany in a briefing that also quoted Nelson Mandela remarks via James Stuart of the ANC on Mandela's release.
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African National ‘Congress
Nelson Mandela
Cit officials and KU prof discuss zoning in Lawrence
Lawrence officials and University of Kansas professor Mike Davis met Saturday to discuss zoning issues affecting fraternities, a proposed site on Emery Road, and a potential ethics ordinance. Davis recounted recusing himself from the Planning Commission over conflicts of interest, noting he lives near the proposed area and owns beer bottles as a precaution. Mayor Bob Schummi urged ethics rules after a December rezoning move by Commissioner David Socala’s properties firm that secured commercial zoning on 15 acres at Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive.
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