NBC to televise 400 hours of Sydney Olympics
NBC announces 400 hours of Olympic coverage for U S viewers as the 2000 Summer Games start in Sydney with opening ceremonies at 6 30 p m hosted by Katie Couric and Bob Costas. The focus is on up close and personal coverage. Page 60 religion notes Katie Self among 15 year old Lawrence girls celebrating adulthood.
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Clinton to visit Vietnam post-election to improve ties
President Clinton announced plans to travel to Vietnam shortly after the November elections to ease strained U S relations. The move aims to reset diplomacy with a key Southeast Asian partner and mark a thaw after a period of tension.
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City and county push to take lead on 31st Street
At a Thursday meeting Lawrence Mayor Jim Henry and Douglas County Chair John Taul told Kansas Transportation Secretary Dean Carlson they will not pursue the eastern segment of the South Lawrence Trafficway. The plan focuses on widening 31st Street from Iowa to Louisiana and linking to Kansas Highway 10, with wetlands impact sparking opposition from attorney Bob Eye who warns against encroachment on Baker Wetlands.
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Students win campus publication compromise at Lawrence High
Lawrence High School seniors Lee Dunfield and Brad Quellhorst distributed 200 copies of Low Budget on campus after a prior suspension and ban. The issue, a parody on freedom of press on campuses, will be allowed subject to administrative review and monthly publishing under the same controls as other school papers.
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Blair defends fuel tax in face of protests
Quotable remarks express that although many oppose the gas tax, no government should yield to protests. Tony Blair states blockades of fuel depots do not justify curbs on policy.
Bush and Gore to debate in three prime-time clashes
Washington AP reports Republican George W. Bush agreed to Al Gore's demand for three prime-time debates. They will face off Oct 3 in Boston, Oct 11 in Winston-Salem, and Oct 17 in St. Louis, each starting 8 p.m. CDT and lasting 90 minutes. Details on format to be finalized.
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Clinton clashes with Reno over Wen Ho Lee case
President Clinton condemned the handling of the Wen Ho Lee case as Court and Cabinet members faced public rebuke. Judge Parker apologized to Lee after a nine month confinement, while Reno declined to apologize, and questions swirled about prosecutors and agencies involved.
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