Soviet Union approves Western style presidency for Gorbachev
In a heated session the Supreme Soviet backed Gorbachev’s bid for a Western style presidency 347 to 24 with 43 abstentions. The bill grants sweeping powers including war veto emergency rule and referendums. Critics warn of dictatorship as Congress convenes March 12 13 to elect a president.
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Bush briefs Congress on election fallout in Nicaragua
President Bush informed Congress of Ortega’s defeat and a likely need for hundreds of millions in aid over four to five years. Aronson said Nicaragua sanctions would be lifted soon as the administration urges Contra restraint to avoid provoking Sandinistas.
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Sam Nunn
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County seeks collection help for rising bad checks
Douglas County reports more than 10,000 in bad checks this year and plans to hire Credit Bureau of Lawrence Inc. to pursue recoveries. The county would charge writers a 15 dollar fee while the county bears no cost. Treasurer Nancy Hempen notes staff time spent on collections and cites 10,844 insufficient fund checks since January.
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Douglas County Commission
Hempen
Credit Bureau of Lawrence Inc
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Get Tough Approach Fails to Deter Youth Crime Study
A non profit group says the get tough policy is not reducing crime by young black males. It reports 23 percent are behind bars or on probation or parole, highlighting limited impact of harsher penalties.
Factory orders plunge in January record hit
Washington AP reports durable goods orders fell 10.5 percent in January, the largest drop since tracking began 32 years ago. Transportation equipment led the decline, with aircraft orders slumping sharply and auto production also falling as layoffs rose to trim inventories.
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Tonganoxie residents oppose proposed prison site
About 50 residents filled a city council meeting and another 200 stood outside as they protested a plan for a 220 to 440 bed pretrial detention facility in the northeast part of town. They fear cost and safety impacts, winning a pledge to hear residents before a final decision but not securing an advisory election.
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Supreme Court backs forced antipsychotic drugs for inmates
The Supreme Court ruled prison officials and doctors may administer antipsychotic medication against an inmate's will if the person is a danger to self or others, signaling a broad power for correctional systems in managing serious mental illness. Justice Kennedy wrote the majority opinion. Washington state cited in the decision.
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Lawrence commissioners weigh ethics plan for city officials
City of Lawrence commissioners began shaping a code of ethics for elected and appointed officials during a Monday study session. They debated whether to adopt a full ordinance or a guidelines approach and decided more study is needed before acting. Mayor Bob Schumm urged a general position statement on limits.
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