Two skiers survive six days in Alpine shelter after rescue
In Chamonix a helicopter found Marie-Antoinette Meynet and Philippe Bensimon after a six day ordeal with scant food, frostbite and severe injuries. They had sheltered in a makeshift snow and wood shelter, built from their gear, before being airlifted to hospital. The rescue followed days of heavy snow in a wooded valley near Chamonix.
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Troops move to quell Kashmir revolt amid curfew
Government rushed hundreds of paramilitary and army troops to Kashmir valley to halt a Moslem rebellion. Curfew protests continued, one person killed by security forces. Troops raided six militant hideouts while more forces arrived by air and road. Srinagar, center of the secessionist movement, remains tense.
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Striking Greyhound driver killed in California
A Greyhound Lines striker was killed on a picket line near Redding California when struck between a building and a bus driven by a temporary driver. Police said the driver fled the scene and the bus was stopped outside the city.
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READ ON Group Helps Mothers
Group seeks aid and resources for mothers and families in need as part of a community effort. Local organizations collaborate to provide support services including shelter, food, and child care assistance for vulnerable parents and children.
New Professional Herdspeople Society Founded in London
The Professional Herdspersons Society launched at the Palace of Westminster aims for 10,000 members in its first year. Sir Richard Body backs professional standards for those who care for cows, pigs, goats, sheep, and other livestock, planning a journal, insurance, and care standards while noting worries about the term herdsperson.
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Israel Likud ministers show support for US peace plan
A majority of Likud Cabinet members in Jerusalem backed a U S compromise for Palestinian participation in peace talks with Israel. Foreign Minister Moshe Arens presented the proposal, with a final vote set for Monday. Bush voiced cautious optimism from Rancho Mirage, California.
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Grenade attack injures 16 American soldiers in Panama
In Panama City two men shouted Noriega as they threw a grenade into a nightclub crowded with U S troops. Twenty seven injured, including 16 Americans. one serious. Panamanian and U S officials describe the attack as likely against the gringos with no claim of responsibility.
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Weather zones for Douglas County Kansas today and Monday
Kansas zones Douglas County is in Zone 15 with varied forecasts. Zone 1 shows partly cloudy today reaching mid-50s and highs 45 on Monday. Zone 2 and 3 forecast similar temps with highs near 50 to mid-50s and 30 percent rain chances later. Zones 4 to 8 expect highs 55 to 60 today and 50 to 55 Monday. Zones 10 and 11 predict near 60 today, 20 percent rain tonight, and 45 to 50 Monday. Zones 9, 12, 17 show near 60 today with 30 percent rain tonight, highs upper 50s Monday. Zones 13 to 16 indicate near 60 today, 10-20 mph southerly winds, 30 percent rain tonight, and highs near 50 Monday.
Local forecast and climate notes from Journal-World
Today is partly cloudy with highs 55 to 60 and south winds 10 to 20. Tonight rises to cloudy with a 30 percent rain chance and lows in the mid-30s. Monday will be cloudy with highs near 50 and nights remain cloudy with a possible thunderstorm and lows around 40. Also shows Saturday readings and Clinton Lake report with lake temperature 40 degrees and lake level 876.43 feet.
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Travel outlook across states with varied rain and heat
Missouri expects sunny skies and highs in the 50s with a chance of rain in the northwest tonight, while Nebraska reports cloudy west with sprinkles and highs in the 50s to 40s Monday. Oklahoma shows cloudy northeast and highs from the 50s to 70s, Colorado stays partly cloudy with snow on higher elevations, and road conditions are provided by state authorities.
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Hawaii hotel workers strike disrupts major industry
Thousands of workers at 11 Hawaii hotels walked off, disrupting a $6 billion tourism sector. Local 5 of the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union said 7,500 members authorized the strike by 97 percent over pay and benefits.
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