Soviet hints U.N. may take military action against Iraq
Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze warned the Persian Gulf could see war and hinted at a U.N. military operation. As the U.N. Security Council weighed extending the Iraq embargo to air, markets showed pessimism about a swift gulf settlement. He stressed Iraq violated the UN Charter and warned war could erupt any moment. Saddam Hussein would not leave Kuwait without Israel leaving Arab lands. Assad left Tehran after pressing for full embargo observance, but Iran did not pledge to withhold essentials to Iraq.
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Ike exhibit at KU shows homey history in kitchen centerpiece
The Eisenhower Centennial exhibit Ike's America in the Kansas Union gallery highlights ordinary home objects from 1950s dining rooms. A Magic Chef gas range and chrome Formica dinette set anchor the display valued at 15000 dollars, with 20 John W Mosley photos.
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Dial-on-exam offers comforts of home
CHICAGO AP Telequiz debuts national exam via push-button phone at Governors State University. Students call in from home to answer a 10 question psychology quiz, with 2 days to complete. One student says the relaxed setup felt different from classroom pressure.
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Automakers show little gain in fuel economy for fifth year
Government data indicate no meaningful improvement in fuel efficiency from auto makers for a fifth consecutive year. The report underscores stagnation amid ongoing regulatory reviews and industry-wide efforts toward higher mileage benchmarks.
Economy slows to 0.4 percent growth in second quarter
The Commerce Department reports a revised 0.4 percent annual growth rate for the second quarter, the weakest since 1989 and fueling recession fears. Analysts note oil price shocks from the Kuwait invasion hurt growth, with White House aides calling the news concerning.
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KU vote upholds credit for ROTC
Kansas University will not withhold degree credit for ROTC courses as a protest against a Defense policy excluding homosexuals from service. The 359-270 mail in vote by University Senate members approved the stance, announced by Bill Scott.
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Vote pleases KU military
Navy Capt. Shannon Butler praised the Kansas University vote that defeated a controversial measure aimed at barring ROTC coursework from counting toward graduation. Butler indicated she would accept the 359 to 270 margin as the result.
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KU Chancellor Budig lauds ballot vote results
About half of ballots were returned by the 5 p.m. Monday deadline. In a statement Chancellor Gene Budig said he was pleased with the vote results and expressed that KU will uphold certain actions as cited on page 13A.
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School board picks 15th as dividing line
Lawrence Kansas area school board selects 15th Street as the initial enrollment boundary for the upcoming high school plan. North of 15th Street or within the Wakarusa Drive to 23rd Street to Corps Road hub will attend the proposed school, with some subdivision exceptions directing elsewise.
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Democrats press bid to delay 85 billion in cuts
Democrats press a plan to postpone automatic budget cuts of 85 billion dollars as the White House insists on continued negotiations through the night. House leaders push to delay sequester until October 20 to ease budget talks, while the administration threatens a veto if passed. The Gramm Rudman targets would trigger across the board reductions up to 40 percent starting October 1, unless modified or delayed.
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White House
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