Kansans eye 1986 governor race as candidates court support
In Lawrence a Saturday column notes Kansans already map out 1986 state races beyond the August primary. Potential contenders include Atty. Gen. Robert Stephan, Speaker Mike Hayden, U.S. Rep. Bob Whittaker, Sen. Fred Kerr, Secretary Jack Brier, and Commissioner Fletcher Bell. Democrats rally around Lt. Gov. Tom Docking and U.S. Rep. Dan Glickman with other hopefuls like Jim Slattery and State Treasurer Joan Finney speculated. Analysts expect costly campaigns with strong organization and polling guiding strategy.
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Kansas panel backs bill to raise speed limit to 65 if federal rule allows
A Senate Transportation panel endorsed a bill to raise Kansas highways to 65 mph if the federal government allows states to set higher limits. Only Sen. Jack Walker opposed, citing urban freeway dangers and suggesting exemptions for Johnson and Wyandotte counties. Supporters argue 55 mph is hard to enforce and not proven to save lives.
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Shultz urges renewed U S aid to contra rebels in Central America
Secretary of State George P. Shultz warning that without continued U S pressure Nicaragua's Sandinista government will deepen its military build up and export revolution He argues for resuming aid to the contra rebels and says the United States may act later if needed stressing the stakes for democracy and regional security.
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Phillips session rescheduled for Wednesday
Phillips Petroleum Co moved a stockholders meeting to Wednesday to allow proxy voting on a recapitalization plan that could block or enable a hostile bid from Carl Icahn. About 4,000 attended as 18 speakers argued the plan, with Icahn representing opposition and staffers seeking a change to safeguard independence.
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Nutritionist Nathan Pritikin Dies By Own Hand In Hospital
Santa Monica based nutritionist Nathan Pritikin who promoted a low cholesterol diet died in Albany New York Medical Center after a leukemia flare up. He reportedly used a razor to cut his elbows and bled to death while listed under an assumed name for 10 days. Coroner John J Marra confirmed the manner of death.
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Air Mali Crash Near Timbuktu Kills 50 People
A Soviet built Antonov 24 passenger plane operated by Air Mali crashed soon after takeoff from Timbuktu airport killing all but one of the 51 aboard. About a dozen foreigners were among the dead, nationality not released. The 50 seat craft was en route from Gao to Bamako via Timbuktu and Mopti.
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Beirut hijack: guard seizes Middle East Airlines jet
A Beirut airport guard hijacked a Middle East Airlines Boeing 707, forced landings in Cyprus, then took off again. He demanded pay raises and promotions for himself and colleagues. A 65 year old man was killed when he was sucked from the aircraft as it accelerated. Police said a guard and civilians were wounded in the ground gunbattle. Doraid Hassan named as hijacker by Beirut radio.
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Efrem Zimbalist Sr. Dies at 95 in Reno
Efrem Zimbalist Sr. the violinist and composer known as the father of Efrem Zimbalist Jr. and grandfather of Stephanie Zimbalist died at age 95 after a long cancer battle in Reno where he had lived since 1970. The Russian-born musician rose as a European soloist before emigrating to the United States in 1911 and debuted with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the first American performance of Glazunov Concerto in A Minor. He led the Curtis Institute of Music from 1941 to 1968.
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Ortega Blames U S Fuel Shortage Tied to War of Nerves
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega accused the United States of blocking a tanker shipment of Ecuadorian oil, triggering a fuel shortage and nationwide transport disruptions. He framed the move as part of a U S pressure campaign to topple the Sandinista regime, while no U S comment was available.
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Northeast Kansas Weather Summary and Lake Clinton Readings
Cloudy with chances of rain and snow flurries across zones. Highs range from the low 40s to mid 50s, with lows near 30s to 40s. Clinton Lake shows 95 percent ice cover and level at 876.08 feet, above normal.
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