Bush proposes meeting on gulf
President Bush proposed a Switzerland meeting next week between James A. Baker III and Tariq Aziz as a final peace overture. He said there would be no negotiations or rewards for aggression and that Iraq must withdraw its troops in Kuwait or face consequences. Baker planned consultations with Gulf allies and could meet Aziz Monday to Wednesday. Iraq said the offer was being studied and officials expected a late day or Friday discussion. Lawmakers urged congressional approval before any military action.
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Bush
Switzerland
James A. Baker III
Tariq Aziz
Saddam Hussein
Baghdad
Marlin Fitzwater
U.S
Gulf
Aziz
Iraq
Joseph Wilson
Wilson
Fitzwater
Baker
Gulf Region
Senate
George Mitchell
Maine
Ing
Middle East
Capitol Hill
White House
Foley
Dmaine
Congress convenes its 102nd session
Washington AP reports the 102nd Congress opened amid a perilous year with the Persian Gulf crisis, a weak economy, and a stiff budget deficit. Speaker Foley and Senate Leader Mitchell cite priorities like health care and civil rights but defer major action until Bush's diplomacy with Iraq clarifies the outcome.
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Persian Gulf
Congress
House
Thomas S. Foley
D-Wash
Bush
Fac
Eagle Day 1991 Plans at Clinton Lake
Eagle Day 1991 sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Clinton Lake offers viewing of bald eagles and activities from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. The event notes eagles nesting at Clinton Lake in 1989 and 1990 with eaglets reared, and organizers expect about 200 attendees this year.
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Clinton Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Kansas
Jackie Wedel
Corps of Engineers
Eagles Draw Crowds to Clinton Lake Viewing Events
Eagle-watchers flock to riverfront as 19 bald eagles were spotted behind the Lawrence shopping center. Organizers expanded Eagle Day activities with an 8 a.m. viewing tour from Wakarusa Elementary School, six viewing stops, and a 10 a.m. program at the school featuring Scott Campbell and a live eagle. The Prairie Raptor Project and Jayhawk Audubon Society will provide viewing aids and updates on golden eagle rehabilitation.
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David Longhurst
Lawrence Riverfront Plaza
Longhurst
Perry
Clinton Lake
Wedel
Wakarusa Elementary
Clinton Dam
Douglas County
Jayhawk Audubon Society
Kansas River
Wakarusa
Scott Campbell
Aerie Nature Series
Campbell
Maurie Weigle
Kansas
13 year old boy uses Heimlich to save dog
Justin Weigel a 13 year old student recalled learning emergency first aid in junior high home economics class and unexpectedly used the Heimlich maneuver to save a dog describing the moment and its surprise at applying the skill to an animal.
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Dog
Justin Weigel
Justin
U S says three crew slain after Huey shot down
U S military source says the three member crew of a UH 1H Huey helicopter were shot dead after landing near Lolotique El Salvador following rebel fire. Pentagon confirms identities withheld pending notification. Aircraft on routine mission from San Salvador to Soto Cano. Washington weighs aid to El Salvador amid six week rebel offensive with over 600 deaths.
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Washington
Pentagon
Lolotique
el Salvador
228Th Aviation
Panama
San Salvador
Soto Cano Air Base
Honduras
U.S
Mauricio Gotay Lacayo
Radio USA
San Miguel
Alfredo Cristiani
Inside Today Weather: Cloudy Cold Tonight
The forecast notes a cloudy and cold night with a low of 8. Friday brings a chance of snow and a high near 28.
Floods Swamp South Indiana Levees Breached
Floodwater moving south through Indiana breached two levees and endangered several more, displacing hundreds from their homes as officials rushed to shore up protections.
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Indiana
QUOTABLE: No negotiations stance on talks with Iraqi officials
White House spokesman Marlin Fitzwater states no negotiations no compromise and no face saving or rewards for aggression in possible U S talks with Iraqi officials. The remark frames a hardline position amid ongoing diplomatic discussions.
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White House
Marlin Fitzwater
U.S
Local banks move to lower loan rates in Lawrence
Lawrence lenders trim prime rates following national cuts. Lawrence National Bank lowered its rate from 10 percent to 9.5 percent last Thursday. Douglas County Bank and The Bank IV Kansas City Lawrence branch planned rate cuts, while First National Bank and Bank of Kansas-Lawrence could not be reached for comment. The prime rate, a key benchmark for loans, had stood at 10 percent since January 1990.
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Mass
Douglas County Bank
Ninth
Kentucky
Bank IV
Kansas City
Ohio
First National Bank
Bank of Kansas-Lawrence
Iowa
Bank of America
Citibank
Chase Manhattan Bank
Morgan Guaranty Trust Co
Chemical Bank
Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co
Bankers Trust Co
Terry Sutcliffe
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