Bush Dukakis clash tightens four days to election
Bush accuses Dukakis of borrowing like mad to fix Massachusetts finances while Dukakis vows to return to the race. Bush campaigns in Connecticut Ohio Michigan and New Jersey as polls show a national lead for him. Meanwhile Dukakis touts a stronger team and TV ads target Quayle.
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California
Mark Goodin
Akselis Mangulis
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Mangulis
Dan Quayle
Quayle
Bentsen
Jack Kennedy
President Quayle
Republican Party
Reagan
Jobless rate slips to 5.3 percent in October
The U S unemployment rate fell to 5 3 percent as employers added 325 000 jobs in October and the workforce grew by 193 000. The Labor Department report notes 62 4 percent of working age Americans were employed, with women gaining 320 000 jobs and men dropping 99 000 amid gains in services including retail and health sectors.
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Reagan
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Charlton Emphasizes Low-key Effectiveness in Kansas House
Betty Jo Charlton, a nine year incumbent from the eastern Lawrence 46th District, defends her quiet style amid Republican criticism of ineffectiveness. She notes voters renewed her seat since 1979 and stresses major work happens in committees, not flashy personal bills. Charlton argues leadership arises through steady committee influence, not self-glorification.
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Betty Jo Charlton
Kansas House
Charlton
Lawrence
Bernie Norwood
Return to Seasonal Temperatures Expected Saturday
Inside today forecasts call for a return to more seasonal weather with Saturday’s arrival. Variably cloudy skies and a high near 56 degrees are expected as the weekend approaches.
Marcos Ready Kansas State Showdown Prepares for Sunflower Showdown
Marcos and Kansas State clash in a Sunflower Showdown with both teams carrying 0-16-0 records this season. Kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. at Memorial Stadium, as Marcos vows to face his fate under a judge's order in a federal racketeering case.
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Kansas
Kansas State
Memorial Stadium
Ferdinand Marcos
Index Area report and classifieds section overview
A brief page index outlines sections on comics crosswords death notices editorials hospitals markets and weather across pages 2A 3D and 6D 1B 6B. It signals a mixed local matter snapshot with notices listings and feature teasers for the day.
Kansas House 46th District Members and Session Start
The Kansas House of Representatives 46th District covers eastern Lawrence and North Lawrence. Members earn about $16 290 yearly and serve two year terms. The 90 day legislative session begins in early January.
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Kansas House of Representatives
Lawrence
North Lawrence
Norwood Seeks Stronger Voice in Kansas House Race
Bernie Norwood, a former Democrat now Republican, runs against nine year incumbent Betty Jo Charlton in Kansas House district 46. Polls show neck and neck as Norwood builds support with endorsements from U S Sens Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum and door to door campaigning. He cites independence from special interests and works with FEMA as a disaster aid employee while also serving as a parish assistant and a certified paralegal. See Norwood page 6A.
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Bernie Norwood
Kansas House
Betty Jo Charlton
Statehouse
Norwood
Charlton
U.S
Bob Dole
Nancy Kassebaum
Kansas
Federal Disaster Assistance Program
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Victory Bible Church
Raid nets forty thousand dollars in cocaine
A Thursday raid on a California block residence resulted in the seizure of just over a pound of solid cocaine with an estimated street value of 40 000 dollars. Three people were arrested, including a Lawrence man, his wife, and a Leavenworth woman. Investigators from local state and federal agencies led by Lawrence Police Chief Ron Olin coordinated the eight month probe. No injuries were reported. Further arrests may follow.
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Lawrence
Leavenworth
Ron Olin
Anderson
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Virus outbreak hits computers across networks
A widespread computer virus spreads rapidly, disrupting systems at universities and laboratories. Officials say one expert notes it as the largest such attack to date, while Syquipuler systems remain unaffected. The virus reportedly deletes data and was allegedly created as a harmless experiment that spiraled out of control. Researchers are investigating the incident.
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Paul A. Driscoll
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