Iraq hints at concessions in gulf crisis talks
Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz refused a European Community invitation to Luxembourg for talks on the gulf crisis. Saddam Hussein told a French parliamentarian he might concede if the West also concedes, signaling a potential peace conference to address the Palestinian issue amid U.S. opposition to any linkage with Israel and Lebanon.
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U.S-Iraq talks strained over Kuwait pullout demand
Washington faces a widening split with Iraq over the agenda as Bush insists on a complete withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait by January 15. The White House warns Tariq Aziz that Washington will not negotiate on the demand.
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Iraq warns Baker on Palestinian issue and Syria Lebanon role
Iraqi officials say Secretary Baker must address Palestine and Syria's Lebanon role during his Geneva talks with Foreign Minister Aziz. They warn that if Baker repeats the old U S stance the meeting will last only five minutes.
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Task forces trigger concern about role of interest groups
City commissioners learn two independent groups have studied mass transit for months as the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce expands its activity with dozens of task forces. Other groups like the League of Women Voters also form policy committees, prompting debate over transparency and duplication of city staff work. The chamber’s Eastern Parkway Task Force aims to identify funding for a $6.5 million road project and will coordinate with multiple levels of government.
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Lawmakers urged to back funding for health care
Douglas County social service agency staff pressed state lawmakers at an annual pro session hearing to address health care funding for 1991. Reps Chariton Solbach and Praeger cited severe funding shortfalls as a key issue, with Kent of the Lawrence Douglas County Health Department urging state support if federal funds fall short for vaccines and local health services.
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Meeting for Peace in Kansas outlines its achievements
Organizers of a weeklong Soviet American Citizens conference in Lawrence and Kansas cities issued a joint statement praising three major outcomes: stronger ties between Soviets and American hosts, cultural exchange exposure, and ideas from eight state task forces. The report also proposes US Soviet video conferencing and an eight week cholesterol program testing 150 high risk Soviets in Moscow later this year.
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Miami rally seals 17 16 playoff win over Chiefs
Miami's fourth quarter surge, capped by Nick Lowery's missed 52 yard field goal, gives the Dolphins a 17 to 16 NFL playoff victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Saturday action.
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Weather outlook remains icy and chilly today
Partly cloudy conditions persist with a high near 30 degrees. Winds light, skies may show brief sun patches despite the cold air. A frosty start gives way to a cool afternoon across the region with no precipitation expected.
Two U.S. Soldiers Executed by Salvadoran Rebels
A medical examination confirms two American soldiers were executed by Salvadoran rebels. The U.S. ambassador quoted quotes a stark choice of compliance or destruction, while reports note Ill is reportedly carrying for Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
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Public unsure how recession hits U S lives
Newsweek poll shows 84 percent say the country is in a recession while 69 percent worry about the economy. 49 percent fear lower living standards, 50 percent do not. Blame falls on banks 47 percent, overseas competition 44 percent, 40 percent on mergers, 37 percent on Reagan policies. Bush gulf crisis approval steady at 61 percent.
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