Zhirinovsky hid birth name Eidelshtein in public records
Public records from Alma-Ata show Vladimir Zhirinovsky was born with the surname Eidelshtein but changed it at 18. He has not acknowledged his original surname in his 1993 autobiography and denies Jewish origins. The AP CN reporter found the documents in four archives, highlighting his anti Semitic stances and 1996 presidential bid.
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Vladimir Zhirinovsky
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Eidelshtein
Russia
Relief worker freed by Somali gunmen after abduction
American Red Cross worker Alfred Petters was released unharmed in Mogadishu after being kidnapped by up to 15 gunmen who killed his security guard. The 37 year old Denver engineer spoke little English, said he was treated well, and had been on a second Somalia tour to aid cholera relief.
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Red Cross
Alfred Petters
Petters
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Denver
Kansas State Rep Accused in Sexual Harassment Complaint
A Kansas Capitol janitor has filed a sexual harassment complaint against state Rep Rex Crowell alleging unwanted advances and a back rub. Crowell denies knowing the woman, a statehouse employee and Washburn University student, and says he did not engage in any improper conduct. The complaint was filed March 22 with the Kansas Human Rights Commission by Andrea Gilchrist.
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Kansas Capitol
Rex Crowell
Crowell
Longton
Statehouse
Topeka
Kansas City Star
Kansas Human Rights Commission
Andrea Gilchrist
Washburn University
Teen facing murder charge in Junction City stabbing
A 14 year old boy is expected to be charged with second degree murder after another 14 year old was stabbed to death during a mopeds dispute at a street intersection. The victim William A. Wilcox, 14, of Junction City died Friday afternoon. the suspects and victims knew each other.
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Junction City
Kan
Russell Blodgett
William A. Wilcox
Blodgett
Dow slips as early trading rattles Wall Street
Wall Street opens with a heavy selling wave sending the Dow Jones industrial average down 61.32 points to 3574.64 in the first 15 minutes, then partially rebounds to around 3596 by late morning. Traders cite rate hikes and Easter break selling as key factors.
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Wall Street
Larry Wachtel
Prudential Securities
New York
Dow
New York Stock Exchange
David Blitzer
Standard & Poor’s Corp
Bosnian Easter Peace Shattered by Ongoing Front Line Attacks
In Sarajevo thousands gathered for a peaceful Easter at the cathedral while Serb Muslim fronts clash elsewhere in Bosnia. Bosnian Serb leader Karadzic ordered an inquiry into Prijedor where 16 to 20 Muslims and Croats died in ethnic terror. Officials had at first denied the killings, later confirming fatalities as a criminal act.
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Bosnia- Herzegovina
Bosnia
Radovan Karadzic
Prijedor
U.N
Interior Ministry
Luann replaces Calvin and Hobbes during nine month gap
The Denver Herald reports Luann will replace Calvin and Hobbes in the comics section while Bill Watterson's creator goes on a nine month hiatus. Greg Evans created Luann about a teen transitioning to womanhood, drawing on his teaching background and family life.
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Bz Herald
Luann
Calvin and Hobbes
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Bill Watterson
Watterson
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Kansas City
Greg Evans
New York
N.Y
Evans
Ransom Memorial Hospital Auxiliary marks 60 years of service
The RMH Auxiliary celebrates 60 years with 174 volunteers contributing 17 669 hours in 1993. Proclamations will be signed by Franklin County and Ottawa city officials. The drive seeks associate members at 10 a year to fund equipment and scholarships, with dues not supporting operating funds.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Franklin County
Ottawa
Bev Grabham
Grabham
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