Japan pledges billions for environment aid at Rio summit
At the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Japan vowed up to 7.7 billion dollars in environmental aid and to cut carbon dioxide emissions to 1980 levels by 2000. Prime Minister Miyazawa pledged a four hundred million dollar yearly increase over five years and a 1998 end to CFC use, with France and Germany outlining aid targets and the U.S. defending leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Japan
United States
France
Francois Mitterrand
Malaysia
Elichi Miyazawa
Miyazawa
European Community
WildCare faces scrutiny after animal deaths at KU linked program split
WildCare prepares to end its affiliation with Kansas University as two recent animal deaths spark concern over care for injured animals. An owl housed by KU died in April after five lacerations, while a bobcat euthanized in September after its hind leg was gnawed to the bone. Former WildCare director Christy Kennedy cites a troubling trend amid the program's transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WildCare
Kansas University
Inlard
Christy Kennedy
WildCare’s Decline Amid Past Care and Service Efforts
A quoted source recalls the level of animal care and community service WildCare provided years ago and notes an avoidable decline since then. The discussion attributes the decline to performance issues and points readers to WildCare page 6A for more context.
WildCare Inc Fights to Stand Alone After KU Split
WildCare Inc., a wildlife rehabilitation and education program based at Kansas University since 1979, faces a tough transition to independence after KU cut ties. Executive director Haney Schwarting warns next year could require at least $24,000 in funding as the group relies on Lawrence community support and a growing volunteer network to cover utilities, food, and medical supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
WildCare
WildGera
Kangaa University
WildCare Inc
Kansas University
Haney Schwarting
Schwarting
WidCare
Carol Bonebrake
Anne Deegan-Chandler
Diane Johnson
Operation Wildlife
Fall Leaf
Eudora
Johnson
Dale Cranston
Courage Tests Samantha White Faces GED Challenge
Samantha White, 13, left Perry Lecompton after ninth grade due to home problems. A year later she visited Lawrence’s Adult Learning Connection to pursue a GED but chickened out, fearing failure despite not feeling dumb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samantha White
White
Perry-Lecompton
Lecompton
Lawrence
Kansas electors eye unusual presidential race
Kansas Republicans and Democrats see potential for a tight contest if no candidate reaches 270 electoral votes. Ross Perot’s growing support prompts a new look at the Electoral College and its December vote, with Kansas carrying six electoral votes and electors unlikely to switch parties without a strong reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Ross Perot
U.S
College
Congress
Ross Perat
Lawrence golfers set for Kansas Junior Boys Championship
John Catlin will compete in the Kansas Junior Boys Championships Tuesday through Thursday at Lawrence Country Club. Other Lawrence entrants include Andy Bengtson Chad Derusseau Sean Hoover David Tacha John Tacha Josh Martin and David Symons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Catlin
Kansas
Lawrence Country Club
Lawrence
Andy Bengtson
Chad Derusseau
Sean Hoover
David Tacha
John Tacha
Josh Martin
David Symons
Bush pledges leadership on global environment at Rio summit
President Bush states the United States intends to be the world’s preeminent leader in protecting the environment as he speaks at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. He frames U S priorities around international cooperation, sustainable development, and global environmental standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
U.S
Germany
Rio de Janlero
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tim Carpenter
Deegan-Chandler
Schwarzing
Bonebrake
EU Endowment Association
Hill
Sheila Grosdidier
Hill's
Brad Addington
Access Guida. A Editoriale
Movina
Heer
KPERS
Yeltsin
Frontenac Track
Senna
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!