Forecast predicts modest turnout in Douglas County election
Douglas County election officials expect 61 to 63 percent of registered voters to cast ballots in the general election. County Clerk Patty Jaimes noted light absentee ballot requests, with 1 197 received by 9 a.m. and 49 046 voters registered. Some say bond issues on a county sales tax and a Lawrence school bond could lift turnout, while others see a cautious electorate.
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Kansas
Louise Silber
Douglas County
Democrats
Lawrence
Susan Smith
When to Vote in Douglas County Election
Polls will open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Absentee ballots must reach the Douglas County clerk's office at the Douglas County Courthouse located at 11th and Massachusetts by 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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Douglas County
11Th
Massachusetts
Funeral for Two Boys Believed Killed by Mother
Mourners hear the Rev. Bob Cato say the slain tots are home where they belong at their funerals. The bereaved mother faces charges as investigators note there was no more pain or anguish. The article frames a grim family tragedy amid broader political coverage.
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Bob Cato
South Korea lifts half century trade ban with North Korea
South Korea ends a five decade ban on direct trade and investment with North Korea. The move marks a significant shift in inter Korean relations and diplomatic approach, with the decision announced today and detailed further on page 5A.
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South Korea
North Korea
Floods in Southern Europe Cause Heavy Losses and Deaths
Torrential weekend rain across southern Europe triggers the worst flooding in 80 years with at least 63 deaths reported. The story continues on page 7A. Ree Ces quotes Lyn Nofziger about Reagan’s Alzheimer's disclosure, noting many people admired him despite the illness, with further discussion on page 8D.
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Europe
Lyn Nofziger
Reagan
U S troops to depart Haiti and Kuwait by Christmas
The Pentagon announced that about 6,000 U S troops will leave Haiti in November with most home by December 1, and over 7,000 of the 7,800 Kuwait ground forces will return by December 22. President Clinton approved the plan as Perry cited unit replacements and completed missions.
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U.S
Haiti
Kuwait
Pentagon
Clinton
Defense
William Perry
Cambodia
Perry
Defense Department
Benefits of oral contraceptives touted by researcher in Seattle
Dr. David Grimes of UCSF argues the birth control pill offers strong health benefits including about 80 percent reduction in ovarian cancer risk for long term users and protection lasting at least 15 years after stopping. He cites American Medical Association coverage and data from Swedish Hospital Medical Center.
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Seattle
America
David Grimes
department of obstetrics/gynecology and reproductive sciences
University of California At San Francisco
United States
Grimes
American Medical Assn
Science Reporters
Charles Drescher
Swedish Hospital Medical Center
University of Washington
Community policing seminar aims to boost public safety
City officials in Lawrence host a two day seminar led by Edward J. Spurlock to promote community oriented policing. Officials said citizen involvement can reduce crime and violence though it cannot solve all problems. Officers already patrol on foot bike and motorcycle and engage with schools.
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Metropolitan Police Department
Washington, D.C
Spurlock
Wash
Ington Investigative
Lawrence
National Institute of Justice
Eldridge
Ron Olin
Olin
Boys and Girls Club
Jo Andersen
Ron Johnson
Chet Johnson Furniture
Lawrence Police Department
Citizens Academy
Johnson
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