Potato harvest keeps tradition alive in family farm
Nine years after leaving to study at Kansas State University Shawn Pine returns to the family potato farm north of Lawrence to coordinate the harvest. She calls the work a full time juggling act yet says she has no regrets quitting a pharmaceutical role to help the farm this April. She values family ties and enjoys working with relatives.
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Shawn Pine
Lawrence High School
Kansas State University
Pine
Lawrence
Andy Congrove
Davis McElwain
Congrove
McElwain
Roger Pine
Holland
United States
Compromise plan offered to end U N Iraq standoff
UNITED NATIONS (UP) diplomats awaited word on a compromise proposal to end the impasse over a weapons inspection team blocked from a Baghdad ministry as U S officials outlined possible military plans. Five inspectors who were outside the Agriculture Ministry arrived in Bahrain with a UN staffer as Iraq's ambassador eyed a plan to admit small groups. Bush met Pentagon leaders as administration officials discussed a possible ultimatum to force access.
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United Nations
Baghdad
U.S
Agriculture Ministry
Bahrain
U.N. Special Commission
Iraq
U.N
Abdul Amir al- Anbari
Al-Anbari
CNN
Larry King
Bush
Pentagon
Washington
Administration
United States
Poll Question: Should Allies Strike Iraq to Enforce Cease-Fire?
The J-W Access poll on page 3A asks readers whether allied nations should launch a military strike to compel Iraq to meet United Nations cease-fire terms. Respondents are invited to weigh the potential risks and political implications.
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Iraq
U.N
Prof's forecast right on target
Kansas University meteorologist Joe Eagleman notes this summer will be wetter and cooler than average, confirming his April prediction of a strong link between Kansas weather and distant Pacific water temperatures. He adds there is a significant correlation supported by his research with two graduate students.
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Kansas University
Kansas
Pacific Ocean
Joe Eagleman
Eagleman
City to hire DC firm to chase federal grants
Lawrence city commissioners will consider paying up to 3500 to J Richard Government Strategies for tracking federal legislation and grant opportunities. A housing policy draft will be reviewed, with goals including a housing trust fund and a task force of housing stakeholders. The meeting starts at 6 35 p m in city hall.
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Richard Government Strategies
Washington, D.C
Lawrence
Rod Bremby
Bremby
Commission
New center to aid mentally ill opens with grants
Project Acceptance, a local advocacy group, will open a transitional housing and drop-in center for mentally ill clients. Coordinator Bill Simons said grants totaling about $50,000 fund plans to convert a three story house at 407 Maine. Planning commission meeting noted.
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Project Acceptance
Bill Simons
Maine
Lawrence-Douglas County
Weather outlook for tonight and Saturday with rain chances
A local report notes a chances of rain tonight with a low around 70 and Saturday conditions partly sunny with a risk of afternoon showers and a high near 86. The report mentions meat as a topic within the brief.
Roy Williams and Family Pledge $50,000 to KU Athletics
Kansas basketball coach Roy Williams and his family pledged $50,000 to the KU athletic department in memory of his mother, announced by athletic director Bob Frederick today.
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Kansas
Roy Williams
Bob Frederick
Labels mislead meat shoppers say federal investigators
Federal investigators warn that packages labeled USDA choice may hide cheaper cuts or even pork products such as pig ears. The warning urges consumers to scrutinize labels and seek transparent product details to avoid misrepresentation.
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USDA
Flamingo Club Dancers Raise Funds for U S Pentathlete Stull
North Lawrence exotic dancers and staff at the Flamingo Club donate at least 3200 dollars from tips to support U S pentathlete Rob Stull in Barcelona. Organizer Richard Osburn explains the bid matched a New Zealand effort, with proceeds to Stull via a certified check after a trading card search.
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Flamingo Club
North Lawrence
Rob Stull
Stull
U.S
Barcelona
Spain
New Zealand
Richard Osburn
Flamingo
Wes Kabler
Osburn
Osborn
Austin
Texas
Florida
Baltimore Sun
U.S. Olympic Committee
Kabler
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