Koizumi Wins LDP Presidency in Japanese Election
Reformer Junichiro Koizumi defeats former premier Ryutaro in a party vote of 293 to 155, securing the Liberal Democratic Party leadership and paving the way to become prime minister. The result signals voter anger at the political establishment amid an ailing economy and sets the scene for reforms including privatizing the postal system.
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Bush approves arms package for Taiwan deferring Aegis system
President Bush approves a defense package for Taiwan including four Kidd class destroyers up to eight submarines and P-3 aircraft while deferring the high tech Aegis system and some items like Apache helicopters and tanks. China warns against arms sales that could strain relations. Defense officials say Aegis could be reconsidered if Beijing moderates actions.
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Israel promises to ease restrictions on Palestinian towns
Israel agrees to ease restrictions on Palestinian towns in return for Palestinian efforts to curb violence. U S hosted talks warn of more attacks as Israel readies for memorial and independence days. Jericho access eyed. Peres says easing will start soon amid ongoing closures and army patrols.
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Rescuers Fly South Pole Mission Returns safely to Christchurch
New Zealand air force Hercules completed a perilous rescue from Antarctica's McMurdo Station area, retrieving four ill Americans and seven U S staffers. Two evacuees are in critical condition, hospitals report stable. A second inland Pole mission faced weather as storms hindered lift attempts.
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Notice to Creditors in Roberts Estates Kansas
First published April 10 2001 final publication April 24 2001 announces Dennis Roberts as administrator for Jesse J Roberts and Florence L Roberts estates under the Kansas Simplified Estates Act. Creditors must file demands within four months or be barred. Jordan Chappell attorneys contact Ottawa Kansas. Supreme Court No. 06785.
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Ottawa Kansas adopts ten percent retailers' tax for wastewater funds
Ottawa City Commission passes Ordinance 3369-01 levying a city retailers sales tax of one tenth of one percent to fund wastewater treatment plant and collection system improvements. Tax starts July 1 2001, administered by Kansas Department of Revenue, with certification and publication required. Mayor Gene Ramsey and Finance Director Scott Bird sign.
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