Britain to deploy thousands as Gulf crisis deepens
Britain begins a major force movement toward the Persian Gulf with 6,000 to 9,000 troops and 10,000 tons of ammunition aboard ships. Washington considers tougher U.N. actions and a possible military operation to end Saddam Hussein's occupation, while Iraq warns of widespread devastation and regional war.
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Recycling firm adds customers in Baldwin and Lawrence
Conservation Resources run by Clair and Barbara Domonoske expands from home service begun last November in Baldwin to curbside recycling in Lawrence since February. The operation now serves about 600 residential and 40 commercial customers and resells collected recyclables in the local market.
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Late concession on capital gains may end logjam
Washington officials said in private budget talks that a higher income tax on wealthy Americans would be traded for a lower capital gains tax. The plan could push toward a deficit deal, with numbers now driving the talks. Republicans floated options to raise the top rate above 28 percent, while Democrats insisted on an offset. If no funding bill passes by Monday, a government shutdown looms.
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Activist Angela Davis urges KU students to keep pressure on
Civil rights figure Angela Davis spoke to about 2700 at Hoch Auditorium at Kansas University, arguing change requires student demand. She urged free education from pre school to graduate school, inclusion of minority studies, and cautioned against violence while reflecting on her Birmingham childhood and language she deems harmful.
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West Junior High students explore banned books in class
During Banned Books Week, eighth grader Rachel Sims questions bans on The Three Billy Goats Gruff, while seventh grader Tom Daniels learns Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree was challenged for aging. Librarian Ronda Hussig notes students consider motives behind bans citing Sylvester and the Magic Pebble.
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Inside Today Cloudy and Cool Tonight
A cloudy cool night is forecast with a chance of rain. The outlook suggests unsettled weather conditions for the area with lingering overcast skies and light showers possible later.
Bush era meet and high school rout highlighted
Lawrence High improved to 4 1 after a 35 0 victory over Shawnee Mission East on Friday at SM South District Stadium. The article notes a separate meeting between Kuwait's exiled emir Sheik Jabir al Ahmet al Sabah and President Bush, who called the event a population murdered.
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Quotable Scowcroft Hints at New U.N. Action
National Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft suggests Iraqi activities in Kuwait could become a separate subject for a future United Nations response, highlighting ongoing regional tensions and international concern.
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