Weld Declines 1996 Presidential Bid
Massachusetts Governor William F. Weld will not seek the 1996 Republican presidential nomination. He cited family finances and the field as factors and said he would consider a vice presidential possibility if paired with Bob Dole. Weld won a second term amid strong fiscal and moderate social positions.
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Lesbian seeks custody of son in Virginia Supreme Court
In Richmond, Sharon Bottoms fights for custody of her son Tyler Douston arguing that sexuality alone does not prove unfitness. Attorney Donald K. Butler contrasted her case with prior parental unfitness rulings and noted the child had already been placed with the grandmother Kay Bottoms.
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Gramm an Ugly Redneck Gives Quiet Push for White House
Texas senator Phil Gramm, a self described redneck Republican with a harsh streak and limited early schooling, advances a persistent bid for the presidency. Despite critics who say his style alienates delegates, Gramm uses drive and ambition to pursue influence and wins.
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Gramm the underdog who rose to run for president
Gramm rose from a troubled boyhood in Georgia to university professor and Texas lawmaker. He earned a Ph D in economics at Georgia, joined Texas A&M, and shifted from Democrat to Republican while gaining a reputation for ambition, sharpness, and earned political endurance.
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Tastiest water wins prize at Berkeley Springs festival
Colorless odorless tasteless water dominates festival as Sweet Springs Natural Mountain Water tops bottled water and Naturally Sparkling Mineral Water from Germany wins sparkling category. Entries came from 27 cities with a celebrity water from Kirk Douglas home among contenders. Judges blind tasted across 672 glasses checking scent appearance and flavor.
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National Temperature Extremes Reported Sunday Low Monday
The Associated Press notes record high temperatures reached 84 degrees in Lajitas and McAllen, Texas on Sunday while Houston, Maine logged a low of minus 23 degrees on Monday. The report highlights unusual temperature swings across U.S. locations.
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Lawrence Weather and Lake Reports and Moon Phases
Sunday readings show high 61 low 46 overnight low 36. Record temps: 78 in 1932 high and minus 5 in 1962 low. Lake Clinton 38 degrees 875.71 level. Perry 37 degrees 891.62. Moon phases list last half March 23 new March 1 first half March 9 full March 17.
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Lawrence Five Day Outlook Forecast
Five day outlook for Lawrence shows mostly cloudy and cold conditions with daytime highs from 32 to 40 and overnight lows in the teens to mid 20s. Snow chances are noted Tuesday with 15 to 20 mph south winds and a colder midweek with subfreezing nights.
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