Bush Hails Forces of Peace In Helsinki Visit
President Bush arrives in Helsinki with praise for Finland in supporting peace against Iraq. He and Barbara receive a red carpet welcome from President Koivisto and discuss cooperation with the Soviet Union on oil tech and Middle East arrangements while planning summit talks with Gorbachev.
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Finland
Bush
Saddam Hussein
Iraq
Barbara
Mauno Koivisto
Tellerva
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Persian Gulf
United Nations Security Council
Kuwait
Gorbachev
Saudi Arabia
Air Force One
U.S
Soviet Union
Gennady Gerasimov
Middle East
U.N. Security Council
Financial pledges swell to back anti Iraq war effort
Financial support for the U S led push to counter Iraq after its invasion of Kuwait grew with pledges from Japan, South Korea and Kuwait totaling billions. Saudi Arabia added several billion as refugees suffer in Jordan and Kuwait. An upcoming freedom flight faced delays as Iraq halted chartered flights to Amman amid overcapacity concerns.
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Iraq
Kuwait
Japan
South Korea
Saudi Arabia
Jordan
Saddam Hussein
Amman
Professor offers broader view on gulf crisis and invasion
A Kansas University political science professor argues Saddam Hussein overstepped in the Kuwait invasion, calling it a breach of international law. Deborah Gerner cautions the crisis has roots in money and power, critiques media framing, and notes U.S. aims include petroleum price setting rather than democracy promotion. She cites long standing conflicts among Iraq, Kuwait, and other Arab nations. U.S. troops remain deployed amid the boycott and regional tensions.
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Saddam Hussein
Kansas University
Deborah Gerner
Kansas Union
Saddam
United States
Gerner
Persian Gulf
U.S
Gulf
Iraq
Saudia Arabia
Kuwait-Iraq
Betty Hilt recalls Alaskan gold prospecting adventure
Lawrence resident Betty Hilt recounts a six week Alaskan trip organized by the Gold Prospectors Association of America. She mined flour gold on the Nome coast, faced bears and tides, and camped in a primitive hooch with minimal comforts while sharing meals with about 100 fellow prospectors.
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Betty Hilt
Alaska
Lawrence
Hilt
Cordley School
Alaskan Coast
Nome
Gold Prospectors Association of America
Hill
KU Names Two Professors 1990 Career Teaching Award Winners
Kansas University honors William Conboy and John Augelli with the 1990 Chancellors Club Career Teaching Award at a black tie ceremony in Lawrence. Each professor receives a 2500 dollar stipend for at least 15 years of service, with Conboy noted for leadership in reorganizing the speech and drama department and expanding doctoral programs.
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Chancellors Club
William Conboy
John Augelli
KU Endowment Association
Lawrence Holidome
Conboy
Northwestern University
Speech and Drama
Department of Speech and Drama
Lions win home opener 28 7 over Olathe North
Lawrence High dominated the turnover plagued Olathe North to post a 28 7 victory in the home football opener. Lions started strong and capitalized on miscues to secure the win at home.
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Lawrence High
Olathe North
Weather Outlook: Sunny and Hot With 90 Degree High
Readable forecast notes a sunny day with hot conditions and a expected high near 90 degrees. Strong sunshine persists across the region with light winds and minimal chance of precipitation. Bystanders should stay hydrated and wear sunscreen during peak afternoon heat.
Titan booster fire kills man in Mojave blast
A Titan 4 rocket booster segment burned fiercely as it fell on Friday in the Mojave Desert, starting a fire that killed one man and injured nine others. The incident created a toxic mushroom cloud and prompted emergency responses on site.
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Mojave Desert
Quotable: Mother recalls son Miles Hoffman wounded in Kuwait
A wife identifies her son Miles Hoffman, an American wounded by Iraqi troops while trying to avoid capture in Kuwait. She recalls his visit home in July and praises his remarks about Kuwait.
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Kuwait
Cullen Hoffman
Miles Hoffman
School fashion takes bulletproof turn in city
New York children wear bulletproof back to school jackets and accessories as parents pay 250 to 600 dollars for Kevlar lined blazers windbreakers and book bags. Former officer Stephen D Andrilli of Guardian Group International markets the gear in New York Chicago and Los Angeles. Hairdresser John DeLuca says he bought 450 dollar jackets for himself and his two sons amid concerns over crossfire dangers.
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Stephen D’andrilli
Guardian Group International Corp
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Los Angeles
John DeLuca
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