Volunteer testifies for Starr in Clinton encounter probe
Washington report says Kathleen Willey appeared before a federal grand jury led by Kenneth Starr to determine if she was urged to alter her account of a 1993 Oval Office meeting with President Clinton. The witness, a former White House volunteer, faced questions about alleged pressure from associates with White House ties.
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Winter storm hits nation stymies farms and power
Winter storm drives arctic air across the nation forcing peach growers to use field heaters to save crops. Thousands lose power in the Midwest while Indiana deploys helicopters to aid stranded travelers. Flooding forces about 7000 from homes in the South as freezing temperatures spread. See Storm, page 3A.
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Area schools in Jefferson County close for third day due to blizzard
Jefferson County crews continue to clear roads after Sunday's winter storm. Seven to eight inches fell with drifts up to five feet. McLouth and Valley Falls schools closed for the third day. Tonganoxie and Perry-Lecompton resumed classes after closures. Oskaloosa undecided. Drive with caution as melting snow freezes overnight.
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JW's Guide to the 1998 NCAA Tournament Preview
A special section in Thursday's edition begins a guide to the NCAA championship. It previews matchups and key storylines as the tournament starts.
Hunger profile defies stereotypes in national study
Washington reports a Second Harvest study showing hunger in America now centers on young white women, with 62 percent of aid seekers being female and 47.1 percent white. Rural areas account for 53 percent of services, while nearly 26 million sought help last year and 70,000 were turned away due to food shortages. Witnesses note welfare reform and low paying jobs push families into need.
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Center On Hunger, Poverty and Nutrition Policy
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Jayhawks begin road to Final 4 from Lawrence airport
Kansas University men s basketball team shifts travel to Lawrence Municipal Airport for the NCAA tournament. Assistant athletics director Doug Vance said two 19 seat planes will carry the Jayhawks to Oklahoma City around 8 p m after practice and a team meal. No official send off is planned at the airport as KU faces Prairie View A&M in Friday night s first round at The Myriad.
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