Lawrence school bond debate raises over 20000 in contributions
Public debate over the Lawrence school bond issue has generated more than 20000 in contributions for the proponent Classrooms for Learning and the opponent Sound Alternatives for Educational Excellence. Proponents collected 14377 from 181 donations averaging about 79 each, while opponents raised 6485 with an average gift between 30 and 50.
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Lawrence Schools
Classrooms For Learning
John Elmore
Ray Beaumont
Supreme Court ruling narrows proof in drug conspiracy case
The justices ruled unanimously that prosecutors need not prove the accused conspirator acted to carry out the scheme. The decision narrows the evidentiary burden in drug conspiracy prosecutions, potentially affecting cases across the federal system.
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Supreme Court
Shooter Undergoes Forensic Psychiatry Screening
The young man accused of peppering the White House with rifle bullets underwent a psychiatric forensic screening today to assess his competency to understand the charges. The Bosnian army pressed a major offensive, advancing on Serb positions on two fronts as the conflict continued.
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White House
Abortion foe Paul Hill on trial for clinic death
Henry Felisone comments on the case as Paul Hill faces trial for the shooting death of a doctor at an abortion clinic. The remark frames how some see Hill’s potential influence if martyred. Page 3A.
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Henry Felisone
Paul Hill
Union comments spur complaint against state senator
Kansas public employee union KAPE filed a formal complaint with the Kansas Public Employee Relations Board against Sen. Gus Bogina asserting violations of the Kansas unfair labor practices law. Bogina warned he would oppose funding increases if GTAs form a union to seek higher wages, a claim the panelist said could deter union formation.
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Public Employee's Association
Kansas
Kansas Association of Public Employees
Gus Bogina
R-Shawnee
Bogina
Kansas University
Gtas
Journal-World Kape
Begina
Kansas Public Employee Relations Board
GTA
Scott Stone
KAPE
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Plane crash kills 68 in Indiana storm
ROSELAWN IND AP A commuter plane American Eagle Flight 4184 from Indianapolis to Chicago crashed midafternoon about 60 miles from its destination killing all 68 on board. Wreckage scattered across a muddy 40 acre soybean field northwest of Gary as rescue teams faced cold rain and mud. National Transportation Safety Board officials retrieved the cockpit voice and flight data recorders for rapid analysis.
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Roselawn
Ind
American Eagle
Indianapolis
Chicago
Indiana
Gary
John Knapp
National Transportation Safety Board
Jim Hall
Washington
Hall
Newton County
National Weather Service
Dole PAC pours funds into Republican races nationwide
Campaign America, the PAC of Senate GOP Leader Bob Dole, has donated $485,700 to Republican candidates this year, including state and local races. In October it gave $2,500 to two Iowa congressional hopefuls and $5,000 to Gov. Terry Branstad, as it targeted key presidential primary states like New Hampshire and Iowa. Dole remains a frequent name as a possible presidential candidate.
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Washington
Senate Gop
Bob Dole
Campaign America
Dole
U.S. Senate
Wilmington
Del
Clinton
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Bill Graves
Carla Stovall
New Hampshire
Iowa
Federal Elections Commission
PAC
U.S. House
Charles Bass
Republican State Committee
Eisenhower Club
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
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Dereaeeennes
Mike Yoder
Journal-World Photo
Mount Oread
Lippincott and
Dyche Halls
Stone
Earl Richardson
Gary Freeman
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