Budig Hall Dedication Sparks Fireball Balloon Moment
KU students and dignitaries gathered for the Budig Hall dedication as Grover Everett, famed Hoch lecturer, set off a hydrogen balloon with a dramatic flame. The celebration honored memories of Hoch, Rosa Ponselle, Budig, and notable KU figures, while reaffirming the building’s teaching purpose after its 1991 fire.
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Welcome Home KU Jayhawks Homecoming Festivities Begin
Kansas University alumni arrive in Lawrence to celebrate the Jayhawks homecoming as activities unfold across schools and departments before KU's 1 p.m. Memorial Stadium game against Iowa State.
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Nanny Given a Life for Murder in Britain
A British teen mother testified that her baby was beaten by hands meant to care for him, as a court on page 2A reported the nanny received a life sentence for the murder.
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Trademark on that term blocks T-shirt sales
M4 analyst expresses disbelief after being barred from selling Dave Bettinger inspired Year 2000 T-shirts. He was told a company already owns the trademark for the phrase, preventing sales on page 6E.
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Thompson halts campaign finance hearings in Senate
Senator Fred Thompson announced he is suspending hearings on campaign finance abuse and will end the investigation by December 31. He cited lack of blockbuster revelations and GOP opposition, noting hearings could resume if new information emerges before year end. The move follows turmoil with Democrats and some Republicans. The Justice Department and several inquiries continue broader scrutiny of the Clinton administration and Gore.
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Dow Ends Week On Upbeat Note After Turbulent Trading
The Dow Jones rose 60.41 to 7442.08, capping a wild week with a 273.33 point loss. Markets stabilized globally as IMF rescue for Indonesia boosted confidence, while U.S. growth at 3.5 percent with low inflation signaled easing. Factory activity slowed in the Midwest in October as traders loosened positions.
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Private tapes probe cited in Congress investigations
Fragmentary OCR text mentions private tapes and alleged Savage or Seb tapes. It references investigations and possible new disclosures beyond prior statements. The fragment lacks clear facts, dates, or named individuals to form a fuller summary.
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