Kansas pari mutuel hopes mix with racing hopes
The piece explores Lucky Angel and other Kansas thoroughbreds as the state debates pari mutuel betting. It notes Rice’s doubts a Kansas race will happen soon, outlines Eureka Downs as the strongest current option, and details state budget fears, licensing steps, and potential economic impacts for 1988 and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Angel
Craig Rice
Lynwood Racing Stables
Kansas
Rice
Lawrence
Eureka Downs
Wichita
Journal-World
Mike Hayden
Eureka
Kansas Racing Commission
Parimutuel
Robert H. Miller
Wellington
House
Cathy Peterson
Hayden
Peterson
Miller
Jack Roney
Douglas County
Racing Commission
Record cold and storms sweep the nation
A killer cold wave crosses the Midwest to the East driving homeless into shelters and City Hall in Washington. Snow totals loom from the Rockies to the Plains with advisories across Nevada Colorado and New Mexico. At least 11 deaths blamed, with several cities reporting power and shelter struggles as temperatures dip into the teens and single digits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Rockies
Plains
Washington
City Hall
Chicago
Montgomery
Ala
Baltimore
Cleveland
Denver
Detroit
Des Moines
Indianapolis
Louisville
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
New York City
Philadelphia
Oklahoma
Utah
Arizona
Nevada
Colorado
New Mexico
Kansas
Texas
Lawrence
Delay in Plans for Downtown Upsets Amyx
Furious remarks from Mayor Mike Amyx and bitter DIC tensions followed city commissioners postponing the final report on downtown retail plans for a second time. The Downtown Improvement Committee asked to cancel a Jan. 14 study session and push the deadline to Jan. 19, after approving an earlier delay from Dec. 31. A new deadline may be set after Thursday’s meeting with its consultant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Amyx
Downtown Improvement Committee
DIC
Dennis Constance
Dollar rally after yen target report sparks global move
New York reports a Japanese news item claiming the United States Japan and West Germany agreed on a yen target range and a coordinated $5 billion intervention fund. The dollar rose to 131.20 yen in London and 1.6653 marks as markets reacted to the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Japan
West Germany
London
Tokyo
Federal Reserve
Japan Broadcasting Corp
Pete Maravich Dies at 40 During Pickup Basketball
Flashy former NBA star Pete Maravich died Tuesday from an apparent heart attack while playing basketball at the time. He was 40 and had enthralled fans with his scoring flair. The section also notes a spreading threat as a million gallon oil slick neared Pittsburgh area towns, triggering tank visits and spill prep in Ohio and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Maravich
Pittsburgh
Bush and Dole Trade Verbal Fire In Iowa Clash
Vice President George Bush pressed his criticism of Bob Dole as the two rivals traded barbs over credentials for the presidency. Bush said he would revert to his normal self and seek peace, while Dole claimed he had a solid leadership record and dismissed Bush’s attacks. A commanding Iowa poll showed Dole leading Bush among Republicans with 44 percent to 2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bush
Bob Dole
Bush
Dole
New Hampshire
Congress
House
Senate
National Press Club
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Minnesota
Abilene
Jim, Gee
Roney
Jimmy Grenz
Commission
Grenz
W. Brooks Fields
Canterbury Downs
Mike Yoder
Weather Service
Mike Akulow
National Weather Service
Topeka
Canada
Akulow
Amyx
Maravich
Repo
le Eace
U.S
William J. Bennett
Bush, Dole Trade
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