Gulf War boosts local veteran groups and memberships
The two day feature profiles Persian Gulf War veterans as Veterans Day honors their service. About 60 area veterans and families attended a Post Everlasting ceremony as names were read and burned in a helmet. Local leaders say Gulf War widens eligibility and could lift Legion and VFW membership, though immediate gains may vary.
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Speakers urge more support for veterans
Local veterans who served in conflicts from World War I to the Persian Gulf war were honored during Veterans Day ceremonies. Arthur Stanfield of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 22 urged continued support for service members, criticizing the sufficiency of yellow ribbons and speeches. See Ceremony, page 9A.
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Parents left out in push for better schooling poll says
A Newsweek Chrysler survey shows 76 percent of 792 parents know national education goals exist but only 7 percent can name one. Most back one goal improving tests by 2000, while fewer trust schools to cut dropout rates or conquer illiteracy.
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Baker urges united actions to curb nuclear arms on Korea
Secretary of State James A. Baker III urged the United States, Japan, China and the Soviet Union to head off a nuclear arms race on the Korean peninsula. He warned that nuclear proliferation on the peninsula is the top security threat in northeast Asia and called for Japan to move beyond checkbook diplomacy. Baker met Miyazawa and other ministers, noting a shared view on Korea and highlighting Japan US trade frictions and the need for an open economic relationship to sustain cooperation.
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Japan Institute For International Affairs
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Foreign Ministry
U S dispatches first Cambodia diplomat in 16 years
The United States stations its first diplomat in Cambodia in 16 years to help arrange democratic elections by 1993. Charles Twining will coordinate with the United Nations and Cambodia's Supreme National Council to guide the nation toward U N organized polls, amid a peace process after years of conflict and foreign involvement.
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United States
Charles Twining
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Supreme National Council
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Pol Pot
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Britain
Thomas Sparks Chiefs Rally Over Rams In 27 20 Win
Derrick Thomas recovered a fumble for a touchdown and forced another in the fourth quarter as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27 to 20. The play sequence sealed the victory for KC despite a late push from the Rams.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Rams
Tonight’s weather with decreasing clouds and cool low
Tonight will bring decreasing cloudiness and a low near 28 degrees. Monday turns mostly sunny and warmer with a high around 50 degrees.
Holiday Gift Guide for the 1991 Season
The Journal-World presents a Holiday Gift Guide with gift ideas and suggestions for enjoying the 1991 holiday season. Find it in Sections C and D for ideas to delight others and explore seasonal activities.
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Baker warns proliferation threat top security issue in Asia
Secretary of State James A. Baker told the Japan Institute for International Affairs that the very real threat of nuclear proliferation on the Korean peninsula is now the No 1 security concern for northeast Asia, signaling heightened U S focus on regional dangers.
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Asia
James A.baker
Japan Institute For International Affairs
County backs 2nd District as best spot
Douglas County Commission went on the record in support of remaining in the states 2nd Congressional District. The vote followed input from Dan Watkins of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee. A Joint Standing Committee on Apportionment proposal lists several redistricting plans.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
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Appraiser on schedule in response to audit plans unveiled
An appraisal timeline aligns with the audit process as officials release plans for the K-10 and South Lawrence Trafficway intersection project. The detailed proposals outline construction sequencing, traffic management, and project milestones slated for discussion on Page 3A.
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