U.N. backs sanctions to halt bloodshed in Yugoslavia
The Security Council imposed harsh sanctions on Yugoslavia to choke its economy and press a cease-fire in Bosnia Herzegovina. The measure bans oil imports, air service, most trade, and sports participation for Serbia and Montenegro, with asset freezes urged. abstentions came from Zimbabwe and China. In Sarajevo fighting raged as Belgrade forces pressed, leaving thousands dead and displaced after three months of conflict.
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United Nations
Security Council
Yugoslavia
Europe
Iraq
Ise
Zimbabwe
China
Serbia
Montenegro
Bosnia- Herzegovina
U.S
Edward Perkins
United States
Bosnia
Sarajevo
Belgrade
Toxic crusade at recycling fair captures young participants
Children and adults joined a non fossil fuel parade at the Douglas County 4 H Fairgrounds with decorated bicycles, cardboard costumes, and slogans like Were the toxic crusaders as a full cycle reduction event shaped by the city and Douglas County. The day featured EPA exhibits and city classes while Friday workshops prepared attendees for Public Works observances. Eli Logan, 86, Topeka described the parade as wild after emerging from a cardboard box costume, later winning a milk jug toy dog. Local Scouts joined to learn and teach recycling with Girl Scout Elizabeth Toman noting her troop’s focus.
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Douglas County
Environmental Protection Agency
City of
Lawrence
Eli Logan
Topeka
Eli
Elizabeth Toman
Elizabeth
Richard Qwint
Commissioners lay out agenda for administrator
Douglas County Commissioners outline goals for Craig Weinaug as he becomes county administrator. The Ardmore city manager takes on budget duties, oversees major projects like the South Lawrence Trafficway and the regional juvenile detention center, and seeks private funding to ease tax burdens.
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Douglas County
Craig Weinaug
Disney World
Ardmore
Oklo
Lawrence
Weinaug
Chris McKenzie
McKenzie
League of Kansas Municipalities
South Lawrence
Northeast Kansas Regional
Commission
Mark Buhler
Weinang
Amyx
Buhler
County mulls rural route grid shift to aid 811 system
Douglas County commissioners plan to discuss a plan to readdress rural roads by moving a letter and adding Rd to existing grid numbers. If approved, Lawrence post office would abandon rural route and box numbers in favor of street style addresses to speed emergency response and align with the enhanced 811 system.
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Douglas County Commission
Lawrence Post Office
Lawrence
Bill Reynolds
Louie McElhaney
Adieas
McElhaney
Wakarusa Township
Editorials Farm Hospitals Spore
Weather brief notes a cloudy day with a chance of showers and a high of 74. The page also references editorial content and health topics in the farm and hospital sections, with details listed on page 2A.
Appier Stars as Royals Stop Rangers Streak 6-2
Kevin Appier pitched seven innings allowing two runs as Kansas City defeated Texas 6-2 to snap the Rangers seven-game win streak. Mike Macfarlane doubled in the four-run fourth to spur the Royals and hand Texas only its second win in 13 games.
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Kevin Appier
Kansas City
Texas
Rangers
Mike Macfarlane
Riley soldiers part of exodus
WSU study finds pay disparity. AG proves point on dry river.
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Riley
Exodus
WSU
Perot Dominates Local Talk Says Barone
Sam Barone executive director of the Qhia Democratic Party comments on the prominence of Ross Perot in public discourse, noting attention shifts away from Bill Clinton and George Bush. The remark reflects campaign narratives on page 7A.
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Ross Perot
Bill Clinton
George Bush
Sam Barone
Qhia Democratic Party
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Mike Amyx
Appier Sharp
Royals
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