Local dairy farm closes after 40 years near Eudora
Margaret and Norbert Grosdidier end their 50 acre Holstein operation after 135 cows and equipment were sold at auction under a tent. Bidders paid about 800 to 1200 dollars per cow as family members witnessed the final sale and reflected on years of dairy life and farm work. The Grosdidier children recall how the farm formed their upbringing before tractors remain for crop duties.
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U S moves nuclear weapons from 24 hour alert
Washington AP United States removed hundreds of its nuclear weapons from 24 hour alert including 40 long range bombers and 450 Minuteman missiles. Defense Secretary Cheney urged Soviet leaders to cut arsenals and pursue further reductions. Bush announced plan tied to Soviet coup concerns. Cheney called it the biggest change since 1954 and said it will make the world safer. Gorbachev welcomed the initiative as positive and both sides pledged continued consultation.
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Dick Cheney
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Mikhail Gorbachev
Bush
White House
Gorbachev
Marlin Fitawater
Soviet Union
Lawrence man 27 dies in Clinton Dam motorcycle crash
Lawrence resident Arthur Paavola Jr. 27 died after his motorcycle went over the west side of Clinton Dam Saturday. Deputy Douglas County Sheriff Doe Johnston said Paavola and a friend were riding. the friend did not witness the crash. Paavola wore a helmet and carried KU and Kansas City Community College IDs. KU records do not list him as a student. college card shows enrollment this semester, though a later report questioned student status.
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Doe Johnston
Douglas County
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Paavela
Johnson
Kansas University
Kansas City, Kan
Medicare home health equipment abuses investigated
Federal officials and experts say unscrupulous suppliers exploit the Medicare home health program by selling elderly patients unneeded devices, submitting inflated bills, and having doctors falsely certify needs. Congress and agencies pursue tighter rules while abuses remain widespread affecting wheelchairs beds ventilators and other items.
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Medicare
Congress
Department of Health and Human Services
Form Hospitals Movies Fall Day Details 2A
A brief local item notes a pleasant fall day with a high near 84 degrees. It mentions details found on page 2A related to hospitals and movies.
Hill Holds Top Qualifier Position at NHRA Nationals
Eddie Hill, shown at right, remains the top qualifier in the top fuel category at Heartland Park Topeka. He did not beat his Friday 4.944 second 282.92 mph run but stayed in second behind Cory McClengthan and ahead of defending champion Joe Amato.
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Heartland Park
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Joe Amato
State disputes federal drug survey and UFO belief search
A state challenges a federal drug survey while authorities assist a search for UFO believers. An intruders incident targets an elderly couple in a separate report.
Quote about Bush scoring A for speeches and F for programs
Keith Gaiger of the National Education Association criticizes President Bush. He says speeches and school visits earn an A while proposed programs for kids would earn an F, reflecting a mixed evaluation of his education policy.
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Keith Gaiger
National Education Ausn
Bush
Kansas primary in limbo as funding woes loom
Democratic hopefuls may still campaign in Kansas next month for the 1992 race though the April primary is unfunded. Local party leaders say a primary is likely to occur, but budget gaps could push counties to fund it or shift to caucuses. County officials warn costs near 49 920 if state funds fail to arrive.
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Never Never Land
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Lawrence
GOP
Bird
Douglas
Patty Jaimes
Secretary of State
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