Police heat blamed in teen killing case
Police say an 11 year old boy was killed amid gang activity after two fellow teens fired two bullets into his head. The search for the suspect involved heavy police attention, with details continuing on page 4A.
Rights complaint blames U S for refugees rights breach
Rights leaders accuse the United States of betraying the rights of tens of thousands of Cuban and Haitian refugees. Mentions see story pages for details on page 5A and 10D. A Detroit police investigator references Rosa Parks in relation to a civil rights attack and the suspect on page 4A.
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Circus in town with Excalibur the horse on display
A lively circus in town features Culpepper & Merriweather Great Combined Circus. Performances showcase a mix of acrobatics and equestrian acts highlighted by Excalibur the horse, with quirky remarks about dance rivals and stage routines.
Family Circus at Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds
The Culpepper Merriweather Great Combined Circus performs twice today at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Heidi Wendang is promoted as equine elegance by a ringside announcer. A 10 year old observer notes the horse’s roundabout act and bow as the show wraps up.
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Culpepper & Merriweather Circus
Douglas County Fairgrounds
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Douglas County
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Heidi Wendang
Christina Daniels
Clinton signals bigger aid for Ireland during vacation
President Clinton, interrupting his vacation in Massachusetts, discussed boosting U S aid to Ireland with Deputy Prime Minister Dick Spring. While no figure was named, officials floated expanding the International Fund for Ireland from 20 million to potentially 100 million, though aides cautioned changes would depend on budget limits and not occur immediately.
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Appellate court backs tribes on gaming pact lawsuits
The 10th Circuit ruled tribes may sue states under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act if negotiations fail. The decision followed Kansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma cases where disputes centered on state immunity and federal authority. If talks fail, states must negotiate in good faith or face possible federal action.
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Partners for Learning pairs schools with local businesses
Lawrence schools kick off the Partners for Learning program pairing 21 matches between 17 district schools and 19 local businesses. Supt. Al Azinger and Chamber leaders say the community is embracing education as a shared responsibility, with 20 partnerships formed—nearly triple the initial goal. Some schools, including Central Junior High and East Heights, still await partners.
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