Five Nuclear Powers Agree to Disarm Under UN Pact
The five Security Council nuclear powers and 187 signatories reached a landmark disarmament agreement under the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty after overnight talks. U.S. and Iraq disputes over compliance with sanctions pressured a final push, with Algerian U.N. Ambassador Abdallah Baali declaring the accord a great day for nonproliferation. Delegates noted no timetable. experts expect years of effort to reach a nuclear-free world. Washington chief nonproliferation aide Robert Einhorn attended final talks, and Canadian Ambassador Chris Westdal announced the agreement as the last piece fell into place.
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Conservation easement preserves Kansas woodland pond site
Hortense Oldfather donated a permanent conservation easement on her 60 acre property south of Lawrence to the Kansas Land Trust. The dedication Saturday drew over 40 attendees as the land, once threatened by growth, becomes part of eight easements in Douglas County preserving cedar and elm woods and a translucent pond.
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Kansas lawmakers face widespread potential conflicts study says
A watchdog report on Kansas lawmakers shows 32 percent sit on committees regulating their outside interests, 18 percent have financial ties to lobbying groups, and 15 percent earn income from a government agency. The 149 in office in 1998 include 125 House members and 40 senators. House Speaker Robin Jennison defends citizen legislature aspects while noting many hold outside jobs. Senate leader Tim Emert cites no systemic corruption, but acknowledges conflicts are likely among those with living outside revenue streams.
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KU graduation marks end of era for Bore sons
Harriet and Don Boreson celebrate as their 14th child Daniel earns a journalism degree at KU. After 24 years of active child presence, the couple faces an empty KU nest while looking forward to basketball games and future generations joining the family at the university.
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Motherhood delays doctorate for KU student at Texas graduation
Tammy Steeples, Ph.D., a KU student, delayed her doctorate by the Vietnam era and raising a family. Once bound for Stanford after KSU, she earned her master's and will celebrate graduation in Texas with her son, 30 years later than planned.
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