Mall debate stalls Lawrence growth and bypass plans
Lawrence faces a decade of delays as Jacobs Visconsi and Jacobs weigh a mall site in the 600 blocks of Massachusetts and Vermont Streets. Opponents shift tactics, raising questions about sites and funding while advocates push for a climate controlled regional mall and a vital southwest bypass trafficway. Officials note widespread support for the industrial park and bypass but face ongoing opposition and funding deadlines.
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Roller coaster at Worlds of Fun closed after Sunday accident
Kansas City park officials said the Oriental Express will remain shut for at least a week as about two dozen mechanics and engineers dismantle trains and inspect brake systems and 3470 feet of track after nine people were injured when a train failed to brake and collided with another. Park general manager Tom Finholm Jr. noted the process is laborious but pledged to find the cause.
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Shiite leaders warn Syria over freeing kidnapped journalists
In Beirut, a Shiite Muslim leader warns Syria against a military move to free kidnapped U S journalist Charles Glass and Ali Osseiran son of Lebanon's defense minister as Syria presses for their immediate release. Fighting in south Beirut leaves casualties amid hostage situation in Lebanon.
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Market posts record despite witching hour
The Dow Jones average closed at a record 2420.85 gaining 12.72 as Wall Street navigated a two day witching hour with options futures and index options expiring The day saw high volume 220.5 million shares with large institutions settling positions and traders cautious about new rules and market health
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Bahamas PM Pindling's party wins wide re election margin
In Nassau, Lynden Pindling's Progressive Liberal Party nets at least 29 of 49 seats in unofficial early returns, defeating Kendal Isaacs-led Free National Movement. Isaacs takes at least 13 seats. Pindling secures a sixth term. Pindling, 57, remains reticent on the outcome.
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Nebraskans doubt Reagan on Iran Contra affair poll
A Lincoln Star survey of 450 Nebraskans shows 60 percent believe Reagan lied about his role in the Iran Contra affair, 29 percent say he was truthful, 11 percent have no opinion. The poll also finds 76 percent reject Oliver North as a hero, 10 percent support him, 14 percent undecided.
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Jackson eyes Angola release of U.S. pilot
Rev. Jesse Jackson said he would travel to Angola to witness the release of Joseph Longo of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, held for two months in the nation. Officials cautioned no independent verification yet, but Longo’s father said Jackson reported the release was imminent and the family was ecstatic.
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Critics debated course of Kuwaiti tanker protection plan
Washington critics of Reagan's Persian Gulf policy weigh options as July start nears. Rep. Les Aspin says no good choices exist amid credibility worries if the U S backs away from pledges to shield 11 Kuwaiti tankers. The Stark missile attack intensifies concerns over U S involvement and a potential widening patrol role for AWACS to cover the Gulf. Bills in Congress seek to block the plan without legislative approval.
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Weather Snapshot for Clinton Lake Area
The region sees mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 85 and a 30 percent thunderstorm chance. Tonight, 67 and cloudy with a 30 percent storm risk. Sunday warms to near 89 with sun, then Sunday night partly cloudy and 70. Zone forecasts vary with clears and highs around 85 to 90 and lows 60s to 70s, with scattered thunderstorms in parts.
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Creationism ruling creates national education split
In a 7-2 decision the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's 1981 creationism law, invalidating a measure that would have balanced evolution teaching with creationism. Respondents praise the ruling as education progress, while critics warn of broader political and religious implications.
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