Morrison named 1996 Jefferson lecturer for literature
Toni Morrison, 1993 Nobel laureate, selected by the National Council on the Humanities as the 1996 Jefferson lecturer. The honor includes a 10000 dollar stipend and a March 25 lecture at the Kennedy Center. Morrison, a Princeton literature professor, has written six novels including The Bluest Eye and Beloved and won the Pulitzer in 1988 and the Nobel for lifetime achievement.
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Police chief resigns over psychic line calls in Camden Point
Camden Point police chief Thomas Tobin 35 resigned after charges he used taxpayer money for up to 280 calls to a psychic hot line from last Sept to Dec. He was arrested Jan 3 and charged with felony stealing by deceit. Prosecutors affidavit says he made two calls in official capacity and about 10 calls for personal life issues. Camden Point, population about 400, lies 26 miles north of Kansas City.
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Tiny thief escapes through ceiling at wedding hospital
Nathan Gibson, 24, was arrested after a car theft attempt led to his intake at a wedding hospital. He broke into a bathroom, punched through the ceiling, and disappeared into a four-foot crawl space. Eighteen officers pursued him, but size and limited access forced an eight hour duct and crawl space search before recapture.
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Dole demands Forbes tax returns in NH campaign
In New Hampshire, Bob Dole attacks Steve Forbes over tax return secrecy as Forbes pours millions into TV ads ahead of the Feb 20 primary. Dole jokes about his dullness and emphasizes steady leadership while noting Forbes has not released his tax records.
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Gore defends economic plans in New Hampshire rally
Al Gore pressed a cautious stance on the economy at a Saturday rally before about 500 Democrats at the New Hampshire state Capitol. He credited Clinton’s programs for improvements, but acknowledged unfinished business and ongoing layoffs, noting wages for middle-income workers have fallen despite overall progress. State Sen. Sylvia Larsen echoed the mixed view, saying many Republicans tout the economy, while Democrats see both gains and ongoing hardships for families.
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Alaska Republicans hold presidential straw poll in Anchorage
Alaska Republicans begin a nonbinding presidential preference straw poll in Anchorage with voting through Monday night. Organizers expect up to 10 000 participants as candidates Visit, hoping for momentum from a northern showing in a sparsely populated state amid a long campaign season.
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