Three-way 1992 presidential race forms in wake of primaries
Washington reports a new three-way contest as Bush Clinton and Perot maneuver for advantage. Perot leads in timing with formal announcement planned after primaries and possibly July fourth. Campaigns focus on getting Perot on the November ballot and planning a post convention attention grabber before Labor Day.
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Bush
Arkansas
Bill Clinton
Ross Perot
Clinton
Perot
Dallas
Perot campaign volunteers hit Kansas trail with zeal
Amateurs like Steve Archer rally for Ross Perot in Kansas as he drives a canary yellow Geo Metro with a Perot bumper sticker. Archer, 49, assistsDouglas County Perot efforts, a retired federal employee and Lawrence school district bus driver, aligning with the American Independent Party.
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Steve Archer
Texas
Archer
Perot
Douglas County
Federal Civil Service
Kansas National Guard
Lawrence
Rebirth of Lawrence multifamily inspections praised
Fire marshal says a revived inspection program in Lawrence, started March 1991, found 611 fire code violations in the first year and 511 in March 1992 across about 1,200 buildings, with 20 court complaints. The effort aimed to boost safety in multifamily occupancies citywide.
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Lawrence
Rich Barr
Barr
Fire Department
Jim McSwain
Biodiversity pact divides nations at Earth Summit
Japan and the 12 European Community nations plan to sign a biodiversity treaty to protect threatened species, isolating the United States which opposes the convention. Canada will sign, Britain hints at joining, while Forest Principles talks stall as the summit nears its June deadline.
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Brazil
Japan
United States
Bush
Laurens Jan Brinkhorst
U.N
Sedaaki Numata
Canada
Russell Mittermeier
Conservation International
Washington
Brinkhorst
Britain
England
A P Indy Wins Belmont Stakes
A P Indy narrowly defeats rivals to claim the Belmont Stakes with jockey Eddie Delahoussaye aboard. The horse had missed the Kentucky Derby and Preakness due to a hoof crack, prompting talk of a possible Triple Crown bid.
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AP. Indy
Eddie Delahoussaye
A.P. Indy
Lawmakers’ unused funds draw fire from integrity group
Center for Public Integrity critic Charles Lewis says a provision letting 33 departing lawmakers retain over $8 million in unused campaign money provokes strong anger among average Americans who feel overcharged.
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Charles Lewis
The
Center For Public Integrity
Rocket ends 30 year mission at Broken Arrow Park
The 27 foot rocket at Broken Arrow Park finally launched after hours of delays and preparations to be moved to Lake Cabinawa. Douglas County sold the rocket for 410 dollars to Jerry Cole and David Murphy who plan to install it for their grandchildren. Local officials say the old rocket was unsafe and will be replaced with new playground equipment in about two weeks. The removal and relocation faced crane cable and concrete challenges but the moment drew joy from Cole and his family and some park visitors showed mixed feelings.
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Lake Cabinawa
Lawrence
Douglas County
Jerry Cole
David Murphy
Cole
Murphy
South Park
Ryan Palmer
Ciara Grane
Taylor Scott Murphy
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