Peace talks adjourn amid rancor over next venue
The Middle East peace conference adjourned after clashes over where to hold the next phase. Despite the deadlock, Israelis and Palestinians agreed to an initial face to face session in Madrid on Sunday, with separate meetings planned and Israel naming delegations for bilateral talks.
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Winter storm spares Lawrence area in statewide blow
Lawrence and Douglas County escaped the brunt of the first winter storm of the season while most of the state took heavier conditions. The city logged 0.70 inches of rain and 0.16 inches from 4 inches of snow by 7 am. One to two inches of snow were forecast to accumulate today before tapering off in the afternoon. City crews spread sand on streets since 4 am with seven trucks working, and officials reported few street complaints.
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Russia KU All Stars game canceled by travel delays
The Russia Kansas All Star Classic to fund a 75000 debt was postponed as Soviet players cannot reach Lawrence by Saturday due to Aeroflot ticketing with rubles. Spokeswoman Lori Williams said Soviets paid with rubles and are bumped for dollar buyers, delaying arrival planned for seven thirty p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.
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Jobless rate rises to 6.8 percent in October
The Labor Department reports the national unemployment rate climbed to 6.8 percent in October. The rise comes as factory and construction layoffs hit. A separate Commerce report shows the Index of Leading Economic Indicators fell 0.1 percent in September, the first drop in eight months, heightening recession fears.
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Merger logistics unresolved after bank sale
The sale of Lawrence National Bank to MidAmerican Corp. leaves logistics of the merger undecided. First National Bank of Lawrence president John Elmore says final purchase price and integration plans are not set, with details likely two months away. Questions linger about LNB employee retention and building use as plans move toward a definitive agreement.
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Lawrence National Bank Employees and Facilities Unclear
Officials from First National Bank and MidAmerican Corp say 36 LNB employees may not be retained. The main bank at 647 Mass remains to be used, with decisions on other facilities pending. Customers will see no service change during the sale, and accounts will transfer to First National Bank after completion.
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Russia grants Yeltsin power to push reforms
The Russian parliament gave preliminary approval today to President Boris Yeltsin's demand for expanded political powers to implement radical reforms in the Soviet federation's strongest republic.
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Amnesty Days Offer Second Chance for Parking Ticket Violators
Lawrence Police and Municipal Court announced amnesty through November 15 for overdue municipal citations and missed court dates. Officers said amnesty is easier than issuing warrants, with signs posted to alert students and residents. Court dates must be rescheduled and fines paid, not postmarked, by the deadline. after November 15 warrants will be issued.
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