Gorbachev renews radical plan for Soviet Union reform
In Moscow, President Gorbachev urged lawmakers to approve a sweeping restructuring turning the USSR toward a loose confederation. He defended the moves as democratic, while hardliners decry them as a coup and opponents warned of state power shifts amid republics pushing toward autonomy. Yeltsin pledged Russia would secure nuclear weapons and maintain international accountability.
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Bush urges parents to take lead on education reforms
President Bush, in Lewiston Maine, argued schools are in trouble and urged parents and students to demand more from themselves and their schools He cited falling verbal SAT scores and pressed for accountability as part of his education agenda amid Democratic criticism of a domestic program.
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Hallmark Spill Sends 6 to LMH
Six people were taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a chemical spill at the Hallmark Card plant on 101 McDonald Dr. Several others received treatment from paramedics for eye nose and throat irritation from 1 1 1 trichloroethane. The plant was evacuated and the area shut down as firefighters police and medics responded.
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PSI claims EPA push on Hall Kimbrell fines spurs dispute
PSI general counsel Mark Weiland accuses the EPA of ulterior motives in pursuing a 5.8 million fine against Hall Kimbrell Environmental Services. EPA says random checks found insufficient asbestos safety plans. agency spokesman Dale Armstrong defends action as ensuring schools meet federal asbestos laws. Weiland alleges the move aims to boost publicity and revenue.
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Sixth St project widens West Sixth Street to four lanes
A four lane widening of West Sixth Street between Wakarusa Drive and Monterey Way is set to begin Monday. The $976000 project, funded 70 percent by the state with the remainder split by city and county, aims for completion by late spring. LEM Industries of Lawrence is the contractor and the street will be closed through June 1 with temporary frontage roads and a detour keeping traffic on major routes.
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Bo Jackson debuts with 0-for-3 and sac fly in Sox win
Bo Jackson returned to the majors for Chicago, going 0-for-3 with a sacrifice fly as the White Sox beat Kansas City 5-1 Monday night. Weather shows a rain chance tonight then clearing with a low 62. Wednesday brings partly sunny skies and a high 85. A Croatia crisis report notes EC-brokered truce and an emergency peace conference on page 2A.
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Lawrence students return as Lawrence High starts classes
Lawrence students filled local schools on the first day of the district year while avoiding new bus routes. Randy Weseman, principal of South Junior High, said seventh graders attended classes in the cafeteria, theater, and hallway due to four new portable classrooms.
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