Cruz Pedregon Wins Western Auto Nationals in Batman Forever
Cruz Pedregon piloted his Batman Forever funny car to a Western Auto Nationals victory at Heartland Park. Weather notes mention tonight will be cloudy and cool with a low of 55. July Fourth forecast shows partly cloudy skies with a 50 percent shower chance and a high near 85.
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U S opens new front in trade clash with Japan over Kodak case
The United States launches a Section 301 probe into Japan amid Kodak's claim that Fuji practices cost it 5.6 billion in revenue. Kantor said the review could last up to a year and may lead to market-opening agreement or sanctions if no deal is reached.
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Grave shortage at Arlington National Cemetery feeds plan row
Arlington National Cemetery faces grave ground shortages prompting a plan to repurpose a small park behind the Gen. Robert E. Lee mansion. The measure has drawn strong opposition from residents and veterans groups. SEE STORY ON PAGE 80.
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Arlington teen seeks foster home for final school year
Sean Dorrington, a foster child from Arlington Mass., placed a newspaper ad asking if a family would take him in for his last year of school. The appeal appears on page 6A as Breymines re Breymines.
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Liposome drugs near FDA approval target cancer with fewer side effects
Liposomal cancer drugs may deliver toxic medicines directly to tumors using microscopic fat bubbles. Daunosome and Dox-SL have FDA advisory support for Kaposi's sarcoma, with potential to treat other diseases but require further studies to confirm targeting and safety.
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China missile sales alleged to Pakistan
Washington reports intelligence officials say the Clinton administration has failed to act on evidence that China sold medium range M-11 missiles to Pakistan since 1992. Satellite data and human intelligence point to shipments, but officials say direct proof beyond photos is needed before sanctions.
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Appraiser Johnson Defends Taxpayer Criticism
Douglas County appraiser Marion Johnson says criticism is part of the job and defends his staff for doing their duties fairly. He notes taxpayers rally against them for doing their work well, stressing they aim to be equitable since taking the role in 1991.
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HITTING THE MARK DOUGLAS COUNTY APPRAISER VALUE ACCURATE
The Douglas County appraiser's office ranks among the most accurate in Kansas, averaging 95 percent of fair market value for homes and 97 percent for commercial properties in the state review. Johnson, with prior county roles in McPherson and Linn, defends his team's work as accurate amid taxpayer frustration and a rising protest group with 136 dues-paid members.
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