Ukraine leader bids for break from Moscow in pivotal vote
Ukraine looms as a flashpoint in the Soviet Union crisis as presidential hopeful Leonid Kravchuk pushes secession ahead of the referendum. Polls show strong support, while Boris Yeltsin challenges union terms and Moscow faces economic strain amid intensifying republic conflicts.
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Planning consultants stress public input in Horizon 2020
Douglas County and Lawrence officials selected Trkla Pettigrew Allen Payne to guide Horizon 2020 the long term growth plan for Douglas County through 2020 The firm will lead four consultants in Lawrence for public participation and technical guidance The project aims to address housing transportation environment historic buildings and the relationship with Kansas University The consultants bring a Chicago base and experience with Lenexa and Elmhurst Ill prior public involvement successes
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Thomas Payne
KU students sign carols for deaf Lawrence residents
Kansas University students in an introduction to American sign language class will visit three or four deaf families in Lawrence to perform signed Christmas and Hanukkah carols. About 40 students practice artistic signing for 20 minutes at each home, raising awareness of deaf culture and brightening holidays for local deaf residents.
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Lawrence
Ken Culver
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Ike
Sterling MacNay
Tristan Davis
Lori McElroy
Mike Yoder
Holiday gloom fades with practical steps from experts
Local professionals urge realistic expectations during the holidays noting financial pressures and busy schedules heighten family stress. Dr. Frank J. DeSalvo Jr. cautions against seeking happiness through gifts and urges budgeting and perspective.Lt. Mark Brothers of the Lawrence police observes rising incidents as mood shifts intensify. See low mood, page 13A.
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Frank J. DeSalvo Jr
Kansas University
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Lawrence
Local churches address AIDS issues in wake of Johnson HIV reveal
Lawrence ministers say AIDS messaging remains constant but Johnson's announcement raises awareness for church seminars and talks. Pastors stress compassion and abstinence as options, while planning upcoming services for World AIDS Day and National AIDS Awareness Day. They emphasize safe sex, practical morality in marriage, and addressing AIDS directly in worship.
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Jonathan Knight
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Johnson
Donald Dunn
First Church of the Nazarene
Mass
OSU Tops Georgia Tech 78 71 in Preseason NIT Final
Sean Sutton led Oklahoma State with 20 points and Byron Houston added 19 as OSU defeated Georgia Tech 78 to 71 in the Preseason NIT final in New York. Forecast calls for Friday snow 30 percent chance with low 18, and Sunday cloudy with 50 percent snow possible and high 25.
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Sean Sutton
Byron Houston
Oklahoma State
Georgia Tech
New York
Dust Storm Triggers Major California Highway Pileup
A severe dust storm on a busy California highway caused a massive chain reaction crash. Dozens of cars were left crumpled across multiple lanes as authorities reported at least 15 dead and many injured. Emergency crews battled the scene amid reduced visibility and swirling debris along the roadway.
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