Polls show growing support for Clarence Thomas
New York AP report notes two polls published today show more Americans favor confirming Justice Clarence Thomas than backing Anita Hill’s allegations. USA Today poll of 758 finds 57% of men and 43% of women support Thomas. LA Times poll of 1,264 finds 51% favor confirmation and 25% oppose. Margin of error about 3%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clarence Thomas
USA Today
Thomas
U.S. Supreme Court
Senate
Today
Anita Hill
Education Department
Equal Employment Op
The
Times
Opposition leader wins Nobel prize for Burma democracy
Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma's opposition leader under house arrest since 1989, won the Nobel Peace Prize for her nonviolent struggle for democracy and human rights. The Norwegian committee lauded her courage, while Burma's Bangkok ambassador doubted any immediate impact on freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Aung San Suu Kyi
Tion
Nobel Committee
Sun Kyi
Asia
Burma
Thailand
Nyunt Swe
Ryolaes_ ll
Sane
Suu Kyi
Ahn Sahn Soo Chee
National League For Democracy
Duma
Anch
Aung San
Suu Bey
Abs
Senators weigh testimony on Clarence Thomas amid hearings
Senators weigh contradictory testimony after three days of hearings on sexual harassment allegations against Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. Democratic undecideds consult aides as Bush oversees White House efforts. final confirmation vote expected later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Clarence Papas
Step Up
Thomas
Bush
White House
Senate
Joseph Lieberman
D.conn
America
Lieberman
NBC
Richard Shelby
Hill
County weighs next move after court clears trafficway case
Douglas County officials consider whether to return the dispute to District Judge Malone for a new hearing or appeal to the Kansas Supreme Court after the Kansas Court of Appeals reversed Malone’s dismissal of the case. Plaintiffs argued the 1990 election should have been binding and that the ballot question was biased. county voters approved the 14.1 mile trafficway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Kansas Court of 13
South Lawrence
Mike Malone
Malone
Kansas Supreme Court
Bob Fairchild
Fairchild
Leane W. Blevins Sr
Timothy Miller
Patty Boyer
Neighbors resist planned year-round Salvation Army shelter
Lawrence residents near the Salvation Army at 946 NH oppose a proposed year-round homeless shelter. They accuse the Safe House at 924 NH of attracting transients, boosting burglary and arson, and say inadequate supervision and mismanaged handling of intoxicated individuals led to problems. The Safe House closed April 1 for financial reasons. a winter gym shelter remains while grant funding sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Salvation Army
Travis Crandell
Salvation Arroy
John Ralston
R.I
N.H
Ralaton
Chiefs rout Dolphins as Martin fuels win
Chris Martin returned a 9 yard fumble for a touchdown helping the Kansas City Chiefs dominate the Miami Dolphins 42 to 7 on Sunday. The game featured a clear cold night with a low around 36 and a sunny, warmer day ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Martin
Miami
Kansas City Chiefs
Dolphins
Bush uncertain of Clarence Thomas Senate vote
President Bush signals uncertainty over prospects for confirming Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. He says he does not regret his selection as party support and Senate dynamics shape the final outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Supreme Court
Clarance Thomas
Senate
Quote on hearing disaster sparks Senate remarks
Senator John Danfoyth of Missouri comments on Supreme Court nominee confirmation hearings, describing the process as a disaster and labeling the proceedings a wrecking event in a pointed editorial quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
John Danfoyth
R-Mo
Supreme Court
Nomin Thomas
Kaw Valley In-Service Day brings 2500 teachers together
More than 2,500 teachers and administrators from 22 free school districts gathered in Lawrence for Kaw Valley In-Service Day. They attended workshops on gang activity awareness, parenting as teachers, at risk students, and economics at Lawrence High School and three junior high and Deerfield schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kaw Valley
Kaw
Lawrence High School
Weat Junior High
South Junior High School
Deerfield School
Millard Denny
Denny
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oklahoma
Him
Los Angeles Times
Bangkok
Aung San Suu Ky
Alion
County Commission
Martin
Maine
Mariver
Soe
Pagella
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!