24 Nov 2001
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 2001
Page
1
The U.N. war crimes tribunal announced Slobodan Milosevic will be tried for genocide in Bosnia, linking him in court to the murder of thousands of non-Serbs, marking a major action in the Bosnian conflict.
El Dorado Fire Chief Brad Smith led a statewide fundraiser in Kansas that gathered 195000 dollars for families of New York firefighters who perished at the World Trade Center. The effort showcased a community ready to help regardless of contribution size.
Larry Cavin of the U S Army Corps of Engineers accuses KDOT Chief Counsel Mike Rees of prematurely releasing information to the press to steer the South Lawrence Trafficway EIS. Cavin says no preliminary decision exists on consulting some 500 tribes, only that it is one option.
Shoppers braved long early morning lines on South Iowa Street in Lawrence as retailers opened before sunrise for big holiday sales. At Wal-Mart and nearby SuperTarget crowds queued hours before 6 and 7 a.m. Electronics dominated lists as shoppers planned to maximize deep discounts amid lingering economic concerns.
Shoppers shift toward family focus and homemade gifts as retailers push aggressive discounts and extended hours. Economists warn spending may flatten this season with per household gift and travel budgets down about 120 from 2000, while entertaining spend rises about 10 percent. A Los Angeles Times poll notes 40 percent plan to cut back, signaling a broader reevaluation of materialism and value of meaning over purchases.
Northern alliance troops tighten around Kunduz as Taliban and al Qaida fighters trapped there prepare to surrender. Officials say foreign fighters will be detained for probes into ties to Osama bin Laden. U N cancels Monday Bonn conference delays.
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