Haskell powwow a family reunion and cultural event
The Haskell powwow draws Native American dancers and singers with gifts near the announcement center. Miss Haskell 1991 is crowned freshman Angela Brown, a Northern Ute. Head woman Shawna Longhorn and head man Gabe Morgan lead honor dances as a sacred arena hosts a social gathering amid community concerns over recent Native deaths in Lawrence.
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Shawna Longhorn
Wichita
Gabe Morgan
Anadarko
Okla
Longhorn
Haskell
Lawrence
Alexander
Olathe
Manny King
Haskell Powwow
Deaths and services for Byrd and Beurman in Kansas area
Graveside services for Doris Odell Byrd 93 Lawrence will be at Mount Moriah Cemetery Kansas City at 11 a.m. Tuesday Cremation planned Born July 30 1897 in Newton she lived in Kansas City and Lawrence for years Survivors include Barbara McDonald Glenn W Byrd Jr Edward Odell Edith Smith Mildred Blum six grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren Funeral home Warren McElwain in charge Also services for Frank E Beurman 85 Lawrence at 2 30 p m Tuesday Rumsey Funeral Home Burial in Underwood Cemetery Beurman born January 22 1905 Lakeview lived in Williamstown Kansas City Perry and Lawrence died in recent days Married Louise M Ford September 1 1927 in Kansas City She survives Memorials suggested to Douglas County Visiting Nurses Assn Funeral home handling arrangements and viewing times listed
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Doris Odell Byrd
Lawrence
Mount Moriah
Kansas City
Byrd
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Newton
PEO
Glenn W. Byrd
Barbara McDonald
Glenn W. Byrd Jr
Las Vegas
Nev
Edward Odell
Camdenton
Edith Smith
Merriam
Mildred Blum
Lee’s Summit
Frank E. Beurman
Rumsey Funeral Home
Underwood Cemetery
Williamstown
Democrats Warn Liberal Image Hurts White House Bid
In Des Moines AP reports former Sen. Paul Tsongas and Virginia Governor L Douglas Wilder caution liberal Democrats that pursuing pure liberal ideals risks losing moderates and business voters. They urge focusing on economy and broad concerns to win the presidency.
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Des Moines
Town
White House
Paul Tsongas
Massachusetts
Bush
Persian Gulf
Tsongas
Virginia
L. Douglas Wilder
America
Wilder
Coalition For Democratic Values
Democratic Leadership Council
Ohio
Labor Party
Hospital dismissals and births in Lawrence area
Judith Weinzirl and baby boy Lawrence, Mary Fell and Lawrence, FP Chandrani Gunaratna and baby girl Lawrence, Connie Hadl and baby girl Lawrence, Mary Hirscher and Danny Clark welcome a boy in Lawrence Saturday.
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Judith Weinzirl
Lawrence
Mary Fell
Chandrani Gunaratna
Connie Hadl
Mary Hirscher
Danny Clark
Tax veto widens Kansas tax package dispute in Douglas County
Douglas and state lawmakers react to governor Finney's veto of the $86.4 million income tax increase as critics warn of major cuts to state general fund programs, education, and social services. They project higher property taxes and potential KU layoffs, while supporters call the veto a setback to the session’s tax plan.
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Finney
Douglas County
Wint Winter Jr
Lawrence
Winter
Country Club
Senate
House
Praeger
Kansas University
Regents
University of Kansas
State of Kansas
Johnson County
John Solbach
Department of Rehabilitation Services and Education
the Lion
Fred Kerr
Jerry Kerr
Kerr
Kansas Legislature Sees Budget Deal Stalling as Sessions Stumble
A rare bipartisan Senate caucus produced only three of 30 votes to tap highway funds for budget relief. Governor Finney vowed to veto a proposed sales tax package, while talks continued on the omnibus appropriations bill and university and education funding. Three cabinet appointees were confirmed 4-0, and a pilot program for family resource centers passed 31-9 amid spending concerns.
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Gus Bogina
Ways and Means
Budget Conference Committee
Finney
Karr
Senate
Michael Johnston
Mark Beshears
Joanne Hurst
U S developed two giant bombs in 17 days report says
A defense publication says the Air Force produced and deployed two 4700 pound laser guided GBU 28 bombs in 17 days to strike hardened Iraqi bunkers north of Baghdad near Saddam Hussein. One bomb damaged the target while the other hit, causing a large explosion and reportedly killing senior Iraqi officers.
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Washington
Air Force
Saddam Hussein
Defense Industry
Baghdad
Aviation Week and
Space Technology
Sylvia Freeman
Aviation Week
Desert Storm
Pentagon
High Command
Saddam
Ronald Yates
Air Force Systems Command
Nellis Air Force Base
Nevada
Yates
Middle East
Iraq
Watervliet Arsenal
New York
Air Force Munitions System Division
Eglin Air Force Base
Fla
Fire department responses Saturday incidents
The department logged a false alarm at 1312 West Sixth at 1 18 p.m. Saturday after a wall response. A second call at 224 Dakota reported a smoke scare at 4 03 p.m. Saturday. At 1100 North Third in the Bismarck Inn the team responded at 10 15 p.m. Saturday. the alarm was false.
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West Sixth
Dakota
Bismarck Inn
North Third
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Doris D. Byrd
Mr. Beurman
Lakeview
Perry
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
Louise M. Ford
Liberal Democrats
Image
Lotto America
Kansas
Charlton
Sandy Praeger
Judy Macy
D-Desoto
Macy
Star
Richard Gwin
Chuck Salsbury
Topeka
Marvin Barkis
Senate Democratic
Jerry Karr
Gary Reser
Garden City
Joan Finney
American GI Forum
U.S
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