Fans send KU seniors off with milestone farewell
Kansas fans filled Allen Fieldhouse to honor Danny Manning and fellow seniors Chris Piper and Archie Marshall in Manning's final home game. KU defeated Oklahoma State 75 to 57 as roses showered the court and the crowd celebrated the 1986 Final Four standouts and Manning the Big Eight scoring leader.
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Bush sweeps South Carolina GOP primary for 37 delegates
Vice President George Bush won South Carolina's Republican primary with 48.4 percent, taking all 37 convention delegates and widening his lead toward Super Tuesday. Bob Dole finished second, Pat Robertson weakened, and Kemp trailed as Robertson conceded.
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Dole Loyalists Sweep Kansas Delegates at State Convention
At the Kansas GOP gathering in Topeka on Saturday, Bob Dole received the state party’s last 14 delegates to the national convention. Dole, Senate minority leader, will head 34 Kansas delegates on the first ballot in New Orleans. Two delegates from Lawrence were named Fletcher Bell and Judy Kay. The convention focused largely on upcoming Republican primaries in 20 states as Dole supporters faced no major challenges locally.
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City weighs taxi safety inspections in Lawrence debate
Lawrence officials and a new local taxi operator advocate mandatory vehicle safety inspections amid changes in service. Mayor Amyx and Corporation Coach owner Bob Forbes call for spot checks or a formal inspection program as police chiefs note authority exists but no fixed schedule. Ward Thompson of Transportation Inc. notes current safety relies on operators with no surge in accidents.
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Poll finds favor for limiting imports in the South
A southern poll finds 70 percent support federal legislation restricting imports with 24 percent opposed. Voters fear higher prices and job losses from restrictions but see retaliation risk and export impacts. Democrats Gephardt and Republicans Dole and Robertson lead in backing trade restraints.
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Leavenworth tops Lawrence in Class 6A sub-state final
Shannon Bloxom scored 32 points to propel Leavenworth to a 61-50 win over Lawrence in the Class 6A girls basketball sub-state final at Leavenworth High School on Saturday night.
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Sunny Sunday ahead with mild temps across regions
Sunny skies and mild temperatures set the scene for Sunday as residents plan outdoor activity. Elsewhere in Lhasa a weekend Buddhist festival ended with Tibetans clashing with police, injuring officers and damaging vehicles during the confrontation.
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QUOTABLE: Prince Charles on urban design failures
In a notable quote, Britain's Prince Charles criticizes 40 years of United States and United Kingdom urban design and comprehensive planning, describing the results as pretty disastrous. The remark highlights concerns over development outcomes across major cities.
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Sex experts warn AIDS threat to all not just high risk groups
New book by William Masters and Virginia Johnson argues AIDS risk extends beyond high risk groups and urges sweeping measures. Excerpts in Newsweek insist on mandatory testing for pregnant women, couples seeking marriage licenses, and hospital patients aged 15 to 60, a plan met with expert skepticism.
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