Bush pushes for START link to arms pact before Moscow summit
President Bush praised the Lisbon accord on conventional arms and said talks on a strategic arms reduction treaty must clear remaining technical snags before any Moscow summit. Baker and Bessmertnykh announced progress. Scowcroft noted four or five major START questions remain. Bush urged signing or initialing a START framework once key details are resolved.
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Bush
Europe
West Point
Lisbon
Portugal
James A. Baker
Alexander A. Bessmertnykh
U.S
Baker
Moscow
London
Gorbachev
Scowcroft
Colleges feel heat of scrutiny in 21st century plan
President Bush's higher education speech sidestepped colleges while a broader rethink unfolds. Critics note the shift from merit based admissions and Great Books ideals to a more science driven, economy focused model. Turbulent campuses reflect society with shorter presidencies and rising student discontent. See Government, page 13A.
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Bush
Allan Bloom
University of Chicago
Marguerite Ross Barnett
University of Houston
Lawmakers eye bitter 92 session after veto clash
Kansas lawmakers say Gov. Joan Finney’s veto of a 138 million tax bill will fuel three more years of political conflict. Republican Sen. Wint Winter Jr. warns the battle could shape 1992 policy as Democrats push for an override and budget implications loom for 50 million in cuts and higher local property taxes. Finney pledges to resubmit the tax plan to fund 786 million by ending exemptions.
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Joan Finney
Lawrence
Wint Winter Jr
Kansas
Finney
Winter
House
Senate
Democratic
Betty Jo Charlton
D-Lawrence
John Solbach
Lawrence Democrat
Protection requests are court priority in Douglas County
Victims of abuse should seek court orders but must endure the judicial process. In Douglas County District Court many protection from abuse petitions are filed, often by women, but many filers later dismiss or fail to attend hearings, burdening court staff and resources. See Protection, page 13A.
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Douglas County District Court
Patricia Payne
Payne
New Lawrence mayor seeks unity after police shooting
Bob Walters, sworn in April 9 as Lawrence mayor, moves to restore trust after the fatal police shooting of Gregg Sevier. A coroner's jury cleared officers, while the Sevier family contemplates civil action. The commission backs his plan for a citizen peer panel, a residents panel, crisis information gathering, and a prayer breakfast to improve community relations.
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E. Joseph Zurga
Lawrence
Bob Walters
Lawrence Police Department
Lawrence City Commission
Walters
Gregg Sevier
Sevier
Mike Wildgen
City Commission
Lakers Bulls Final Showdown Opens Amid Hype
The NBA finals begin today as the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls clash in a hype filled series featuring stars Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan. Johnson is spotlighted amid a media frenzy as two premier players lead the championship matchup.
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Michael Jordan
LA Lakers
Chicago Bulls
Johnson
Es Group helps farmers find romance
Es Group assists farmers seeking companionship as part of a regional outreach program. A feature notes small farm couples discuss relationships, community ties, and support networks amidst rural life. The piece highlights local interest in pairing, continuity, and mutual aid within agricultural communities.
Human Rights Watch criticizes Kuwait trials as unfair
Kenneth Roth of Human Rights Watch says relying on hearsay witnesses makes the trials of suspected Kuwait collaborators inherently unfair, calling the process sensitive and flawed.
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Kenneth Roth
Human Rights Watch
Kuwait
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