Israel Rejects Freeze as Madrid Talks Open
Israel rejects a settlement moratorium two days before Middle East peace talks in Madrid. A Muslim extremist group in Turkey bombs kill an American and wound an Egyptian diplomat. Seven Jewish settlers wounded in a West Bank bus attack. A German paper claims seven Arab terrorists plan to attack the conference site sewer system. Spain braces for security for leaders and delegates with 12,000 personnel.
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EU press: Conference won’t solve Mideast problems
Kansas University political scientists say the Spain peace conference will not quickly resolve the Israel Arab conflict. Deborah Gerner and Philip Schrodt note limited short term gains but see potential for future progress as former foes sit to negotiate after 40 years of hesitation.
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University puts affirmative action director on leave
KU officials place James Turner on paid leave pending an internal investigation into alleged inappropriate remarks about a Native American woman and homosexuals as well as a previously implicated cocaine deal. executive vice chancellor says leave is indefinite while Shankel reviews the matter.
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Cold front lowers Douglas County temps as rain arrives
A cold front will bring much colder weather to Douglas County late tonight into Tuesday with southwest to northwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Tuesday highs in the 30s and a freezing low around 30 Tuesday night signal the season’s first freeze. Rain fell Sunday night with totals across the county led by 0.92 inches in Lecompton and smaller amounts in Clinton Lake and Worden.
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County to ask high court to review trafficway suit
The Douglas County Commission unanimously votes to seek Kansas Supreme Court review of the Court of Appeals decision on the South Lawrence Trafficway bonds. The case traces back to a 1990 ruling by Judge Malone that bond funds could be spent without an election. Plaintiffs include Leslie Blaving Sr., Timothy Miller, and Patty Lee Trafficway.
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Yeltsin Seeks Davis Chooses Kansas Commitment
Yeltsin reports that Gloria Davis, a 6-7 forward from Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Milton Virginia, committed to Kansas today. Alvin Jones, Davis's former high school coach, confirmed the transfer and program choice.
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Yeltsin seeks extended powers to pull Russia from crisis
Boris Yeltsin called Russian lawmakers to grant him prerogative powers and government price controls to help pull the Soviet Union s most powerful republic out of its economic crisis.
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Kansas towns weigh America 2000 kickoff plans
Local officials in Wichita and Lawrence discuss joining the national education goals program America 2000. Lawrence School Board President Mai Loveland attends the Tuesday event as the district has already adopted the goals. Wichita leaders seek more community dialogue to determine what the program would require and its reform potential.
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