Titanic dominates Oscars with 11 wins tied record
James Cameron accepted Best Picture for Titanic after the ceremony as the film tied Ben-Hur for most Oscars with 11. Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt won top acting prizes while Robin Williams and Kate Winslet earned supporting and lead recognition in a night of humor and milestone moments.
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Clinton Opens Africa Tour Hailing New Face of Africa
President Clinton arrives in Accra on a 12 day 21 000 mile journey through Ghana Uganda Rwanda South Africa Botswana and Senegal. He presses for democracy economic reform and stronger US Africa trade while praising growing governance in sub Saharan Africa and projecting a forward looking partnership with the continent. Large crowds greet him in Independence Square despite extreme heat and security worries.
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Yeltsin reshuffles Russia's Cabinet after firing all ministers
President Boris Yeltsin dismissed the Cabinet in a surprise move and named Sergei Kirienko acting prime minister, pledging that reforms will continue. He insisted the shakeup is a normal renewal, not a crisis, while noting reforms must speed up to sustain democracy and growth. Clinton and Primakov reactions indicated cautious cooperation.
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Lawrence to beautify North Second Street with 500000 upgrade
North Second Street in Lawrence will gain trees shrubs plants and simulated cobblestones on both sides from Lincoln Street to Industrial Lane in a 491 492 project funded 80 percent by KDOT and the city. Penny Construction crews expect to finish by June 15 improving drainage and sidewalks, boosting property values and giving the entrance a Tree City USA feel.
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