Warplanes ready to move against Iraq in new pressure push
Washington reports U S warplanes are being sent to Saudi Arabia to pressure Saddam Hussein to comply with the Gulf War cease fire. An air wing and support units may be deployed to provide cover for U N helicopters seeking Iraqs remaining arsenal. Officials say some units could move within days as the White House reviews the plan amid ongoing inspections and compliance questions.
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KU rally backs president amid Fulcher dispute at KU
Two midday rallies at Kansas University drew about 200 people near Wilcox and Strong halls. Supporters led by Darren Fulcher back his bid to remain student body president while an anti violence rally by Women’s Student Union groups highlighted domestic violence concerns and called for a campus wide vote on Fulcher.
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National Black Law Students Assn
James Daniels
Corey Carter
Student Senate
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Carter Said. In A Rally Across the Street At ‘Strong Hall
FBI
United States
Women's Student Union, Students Against Violence Against Women
Women's Concern Committee
Gay and Lesbian Services of
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Antiviolence
Kristin Lange
Women's Student Union
Students
New golf plans delay Lawrence city decision to build course
Lawrence commissioners paused action on a municipal golf course as two new options emerged. Private developer Jeff Gazaway proposed an 18 hole public course near Kansas Highway 10 and County Road 1057, while Alvamar Golf and Country Club offered to sell its 18 hole public course. A Oct 15 deadline for detailed proposals was set with a follow up Oct 22 meeting.
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Alvamar Golf and Country Club
Jeff Gazaway
Twin Oaks Golf Complex Inc
Gazaway
Kansas
Lenexa
Bob Schulte
Schulte
Alvamar
Crossgate Dr
Bob Billings
Alvamar Inc
TF TS
Billings
Stan Harris
Clinton Lake
Harris
Clinton
Potential light frost in Douglas County forecast
A cold front moved into Douglas County Tuesday night bringing a slight chance of frost for outlying areas. Kansas University observer Craig Clark cites a forecast low of 35 degrees with valley pockets possibly reaching just frost conditions but not a serious freeze. A 35-degree low would threaten a record for the date, with current records at 38 in 1901 and 40 in 1938. the earliest autumn freeze in Lawrence occurred on September 27, 1942.
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Douglas County
Craig Clark
Kansas University
Clark
Lawrence
Vote casts doubt on roads' funding
Lawrence officials seek to preserve federal funds for the circumferential loop amid Senate opposition to a 5 cent gasoline tax increase. Congress drafts rival five year transportation bills, while President Bush threatens a veto. Mayor Walters plans talks in D C with lawmakers to stress local needs and financing for the project.
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Bush
House Public Works and Transportation Committee
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Eastern Parkway
Lions' home opener ends in 4-2 win over Lawrence High
South's soccer team defeated Lawrence High 4-2 at the Lions' home opener. Weather outlook calls for frost tonight with a low near 35, followed by partly sunny skies and a warmer high on Thursday. Iran's news agency reports a Western hostage, likely Briton dock Mann, to be released today.
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Lawrence High
Lions
Iran
Dock Mann
Yeltsin Hospitalization Denied By Spokesman
AP reports Boris Yeltsin was hospitalized with a heart problem but spokesman Pavel Voshanov denied the claim saying he was in normal health. Interfax cited that Yeltsin left his parliament office for hospital and planned a Thursday speech to lawmakers.
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Pavel Voshanov
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