Meese faces pressure as calls grow for resignation
Washington senators key figures urge Atty. Gen Edwin Meese III to quit amid an expanding legal probe and doubts about the Justice Department. President Reagan defends Meese saying he has full confidence in him.
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House passes omnibus license plate bill with county names
The Kansas House approved an all purpose license plate bill 78 to 46, promising to fix years of complaints. It would redesign plates and allow special plates for legislators alumni groups former POWs and Pearl Harbor survivors, sending the measure back to the Senate for concurrence.
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KU selects 22 member panel to study minority issues
Kansas University named a Minority Issues Task Force to examine minority concerns after the Ku Klux Klan controversy. Chair Judith Ramaley expanded the group from 12 to 22 by inviting students, faculty and staff to ensure broad input and direct experience with minority matters. The panel will study campus concerns this spring, plan increased minority participation, and seek community advice as needed.
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Swaggart to return to pulpit amid church dispute
Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart plans to preach May 22 despite a one year suspension by the national Assemblies of God and a separate three month state council leniency after his Feb 21 confession. His lawyer said Swaggart may appeal to the National Presbytery while considering leaving the denomination.
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Dukakis Wins Connecticut Primary as Jackson Meets Party Elders
Dukakis claimed a 58 to 28 percent victory over Jackson in Connecticut with Gore and Simon trailing. Bush urged Republicans to stay united as Dole exited the race, while Jackson met party elders in Washington and argued factors like home field advantage shaped the results.
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K State Coach Lon Kruger Offered Texas Job
Kansas State basketball coach Lon Kruger has been offered the Texas University coaching job and will decide soon. The rest of the page notes a potential Thursday rain with clouds and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
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House Leaders OK Contra Aid Finalized At $48 Million
House leaders approved a final agreement delivering 48 million dollars in humanitarian aid to Nicaragua's Contra rebels and to children harmed in the country’s prolonged civil conflict.
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County plans add 66 stalls at parking site
Douglas County commissioners back a plan to add 66 parking spaces south of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center while keeping three west-side lots unused. They also vote to remove four boarded houses at 1108 to 1116 Rhode Island St, fill basements, and convert the parcels into greenspace after giving residents 30 days to relocate. A neighborhood meeting with East Lawrence Improvement Assn. is slated for next week to discuss the parking lot and houses.
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Telegram Signatures Rally for Jayhawks Final Four
Lawrence residents sign a mammoth telegram to Kemper Arena in Kansas City to back the Jayhawks for the Final Four. Harry Harrington aims for 4 000 to 5 000 signatures, charging 1 per person with proceeds aiding Kansas University basketball program.
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