Congress Nears Historic War Powers Vote
Washington AP report on Congress moving toward approving authority for President Bush to wage war in the Persian Gulf. Democrats voice fears of long conflict and casualties while Bush lobby expands support. House and Senate to vote on delaying action for sanctions or granting war authority.
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Assad urges Saddam to withdraw from Kuwait
In a Damascus Radio appeal President Hafez Assad urged Saddam Hussein to withdraw from Kuwait to avert a war, saying it would spare Arabs and showcase a brave, timely decision. He lamented enmity and urged listening to brotherly advice as Baker arrived for talks.
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Peaceful solution favored in the gulf crisis
Four KU students from Israel Kuwait Saudi Arabia and Palestine discuss options to end the gulf crisis amid U N Security Council deadlines. They differ on U S military dominance and the ability of Arab states to unite and negotiate an Arab led solution.
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Lithuanians Guard Parliament as Soviet Troops Seize Buildings
In Vilnius Soviet troops seized four key sites including an officers’ school and the national guard headquarters as nationalists stood guard outside parliament and the TV station. By week’s start Tallinn reports warned of 2000 paratroopers to Lithuania. Gorbachev warned of Kremlin rule if Lithuania backs independence.
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Antique shop owner says hazards fixed after fire
Clyde Chapman of The Chapman antique shop 819 Vt says an electrical hazard found by firefighters during a 1990 inspection was corrected after he unhooked interlinked extension cords. Fire officials cited hazards in prior years, but Chapman claims no recent city electrical inspector ever visited. The December 24 blaze destroyed four businesses. investigators remain unsure if wiring caused the fire.
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Lawrence Lions top Olathe South 80 to 54 in league win
Maurice Trotter scored 27 points as Lawrence High defeated Olathe South 80 to 54 at the Falcons' gym. The Lions improve to 5-2 overall and 5-0 in Sunflower League. Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday. Sunday highs near 40.
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Gunmen kill 35 at vigil in South Africa
Gunmen opened fire on a crowd gathered for the funeral of an African National Congress member, using automatic rifles to kill at least 35 people and injure about 50 others during the vigil.
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Orange costs rise as California orange crop suffers freeze
A pre Christmas freeze cut California orange production by about two thirds, squeezing local prices. Local grocers report prices doubling with some small oranges up to 50 cents each. Boons Produce owner Mike Copp notes price hikes since the freeze and expects a gradual easing as Florida navels enter the market.
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