Ruling backs Yeltsin ban on party continues case notes
The Russian Supreme Court upheld Yeltsin’s authority to seize state property once held by the Communist Party and allowed local communist groups to exist, while cautioning that some party property requires Court of Arbitration review. The ruling complicated the future of party assets and possible revival.
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Yegor Ligachev
Makarov
Court rejects hearing abortion case in Guam and Pennsylvania ruling
The Supreme Court rejected a bid to hear the abortion case, upholding most provisions of a Pennsylvania law while affirming a constitutional right to abortion by a 5-4 margin. Justice Scalia led a dissent arguing Guam’s law may be constitutional in some applications and should be reconsidered on appeal.
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David H. Souter
Harry A. Blackmun
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Rehnquist
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Scalia
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Guam
David Andrews
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Supreme Court
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National Right To Life Committee
High court to study punitive damage award in TXO case
The Supreme Court agreed to review a West Virginia ruling upholding a 10 million punitive damages award against TXO Production Corp. for a frivolous suit tied to oil and gas rights. The case tests due process limits amid broader debate on mega damages and state role.
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Supreme Court
West Virginia
West
Alabama
TXO
McDowell County
Alliance
West Virginia Supreme Court
Dunbar urges students to talk about problems and feelings
Lawrence High School speakers share a message on teen mental health and self harm. Dunbar cites teen deaths from suicide following relationship issues and personal struggles. He recalls his son Richard who died in 1989 and urges students to tell someone how they feel. The talk continues with student meetings and three junior high school engagements this week. A federal Drug Free Schools grant covers about $3,500 in fees.
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Dunbar
Sally
Ben
Richard
LHS
Lawrence
Mass grave in Croatia to be investigated
In a desolate cornfield near Vukovar U N officials prepare to excavate a mass grave potentially linking to war crimes trials. The site may hold up to 300 Croats including hospital patients taken from Vukovar hospital on Nov 20 1991.
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U.S
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Snow
Bogdanovci
Belgrade
Vreme
Yugoslavia
U.N. Human Rights Commission
Tadeusz Mazowiecki
Geneva
Mazowiecki
Bosnia
U.N. Security Council
Blasts Damage U.N. Aid Trucks Through Iraqi Route
U.N. official reported six aid trucks carrying U.S.-donated wheat seeds and flour were damaged by explosions while moving relief into Kurdish-occupied northern Iraq. No injuries. The official, speaking anonymously, said the situation remains confused.
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Iraq
Deaths Services for Bernard G Nicolay 88 Lawrence
Obituary notices list Bernard G Nicolay of Lawrence age 88 who died November 28 1992. Funeral 11 am Wednesday at Warren McElwain Mortuary with Rev Dennis Chadwick officiating. Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Born 1904 in Bruning Nebraska he lived in Lawrence since 1926 and farmed as an accountant before retiring. Survivors include son Rex sister Pearl Olsen two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorials suggested to Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association. Friends may call Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Arthur J
Ada Schmutz Nicolay
Gladys Beebe
North Platte
Lawrence National Bank
Dickinson Theatre
Victor L. Phillips
Kansas City
Rex
Eudora
Pearl Olsen
Des Moines
Iowa
Douglas County
Stolen Tech and Clothing From Fraternity House and Residence
Lawrence police report thefts from Phi Gamma Delta at 1540 La established value 7295 for computers printer and stereo gear taken between 3 30 pm Wednesday and midnight Thursday. Clothing and stereo valued 3015 were taken from a residence on Emery Road with entry through a broken basement window. dates vary. Firefighters investigated a smoke scare at 1424 Eddingham due to a log in the firebox and a false alarm at the KU Alumni Center caused by attic dust on a smoke detector.
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Lawrence
Emery Road
Eddingham
Kansas University
Burglary suspects nabbed after Casey's Oskaloosa break in
Jefferson County deputies arrested three Kansas City men after a single rock smashed a Casey's store window in Oskaloosa around 1 30 a m Saturday. A chase near McLouth followed a prior break in, with about 67 cases of cigarettes tossed from the car. Suspects held on burglary theft and criminal damage charges in Jefferson County Jail. a long list of defendants from Lawrence Topeka and nearby towns included.
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Kan
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Roy Dunnaway
McLouth
Dunnaway
Kansas Highway Patrol
Leavenworth
Hospital Births Edna Long Warrior and Reuben White Bull Jr
Lawrence welcomed a girl born Sunday to Edna Long Warrior and Reuben White Bull Jr at the hospital. The birth adds a new member to the Long Warrior and White Bull families in the community.
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Edna Long Warrior
Reuben White Bull Jr
Lawrence
Air Force Captain Receives Defense Meritorious Medal
Air Force Capt Wayne A Feltman has been decorated with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for non combat meritorious achievement. He is the son of Sonia Stofkooper.
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Air Force
Wayne A. Feltman
Sonia Stofkooper
Lawrence
Canine estate settled at last
Springfield AP A bulldog named Butch whose life included KFC meals and a custom 1983 Ford van saw his estate and trust settled. The dog inherited a 98500 dollar trust, a van, checking and money market accounts, and a CD, with remaining funds to seven heirs after disputes over caretaker fees.
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Butch the Bulldog
Butch
William W. Morrison
Ruby Keen
Morrison
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