Yugoslavia cuts ties with Bosnian Serbs over peace plan
Belgrade severed political and economic links with Bosnian Serbs after their leaders rejected the latest peace plan for a third time. President Milosevic, seen as the war’s chief instigator, faces renewed sanctions while seeking to avert broader economic ruin.
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Slobodan Milosevic
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Milosevic
Bosnia
Bill to shield small aircraft makers from crash lawsuits
The House sent President Clinton a bill to curb crash liability for small airplanes. It would block general aviation firms from being sued in crashes of planes 18 years old or older. Beech and Cessna, both Wichita based, argue lawsuits harmed the industry and cost many jobs.
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Washington
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Clinton
Congress
Senate
Beech Aircraft Co
Cessna Aircraft Corp
Wichita
Oklahoma man charged in Topeka bank holdup with fake grenade
Robert J. Huckleberry of Valliant Oklahoma was charged with robbery in Topeka Kansas after a Tuesday morning holdup at Mercantile Bank using a fake grenade and bomb threat. He allegedly fled to a Topeka McDonald’s by cab and no one was injured.
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Topeka
Kan
Oklahoma
Mercantile Bank
Robert J. Huckleberry
Valliant
Okla
Patti Kaeberle
IRS Fresh Start aims to lure back non-filers in Wichita
The IRS Operation Fresh Start targets non-filers in Wichita and across districts to reduce fear of penalties and jail. Spokesman James Manuszak says the program encourages voluntary filing of substantially correct returns, even if late, without promising instant forgiveness. The two year old initiative gains special push this week with no end date announced.
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Wichita
Kan
Internal Revenue Service
Fresh Start
James T. Manuszak
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Franklin County Liquor Petition Seeks Over 600 Signatures
Franklin County Citizens for Progress led by Dan Fogle reports signatures exceed 650 yet more are sought to cover invalid names. The group wants liquor by the drink for qualifying food businesses to boost local dining and keep tax dollars in Ottawa, citing residents traveling to Overland Park and Lawrence for meals.
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Citizens For Progress
Dan Fogle
Fogle
Ottawa
Overland Park
Lawrence
Senators quiz aide to Hillary on Whitewater hearings
Senate Republicans pressed Hillary Clinton's aide as the Whitewater hearings entered their fifth day. Margaret Williams testified she does not recall telling Deputy Treasury Secretary Roger Altman that Mrs Clinton was paralyzed by Whitewater, despite a diary quote cited by Altman.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
Senate
Whitewater
White House
Margaret Williams
Treasury
Roger Altman
Clinton
Altman
Williams
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Stovall to face general election after tight GOP win
Carla Stovall, Topeka attorney and former Kansas Parole Board chair, won the Republican primary by a narrow margin over Wint Winter Jr. Richard Schodorf defeated Marvin Barkis in a close race. Both campaigns note turnout and party unity remain key issues for the general election.
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Peka
Kan
Carla Stovall
Stovall
Topeka
Kansas Parole Board
Crawford County
Wint Winter Jr
Lawrence
Senate Judiciary Committee
Richard Schodorf
Consumer Protection
Sedgwick County Attorney’s Office
Marvin Barkis
Kansas House
Lane Fair opens with full slate of events
Lane Fair in Lane runs through Friday and Saturday with a parade, music, and contests. Highlights include a Miles for Meals walk for Mid-America Nutrition Program, a colt drawing, and an apple pie contest judged by Homer White. Proceeds from pie sales go to the fair association.
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Mid- America
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Lane
Blue Fair Association
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Fair Association
Pat Watson
Mid-America Nutrition Program
Mid-America
Watson
Gary Hoopes
Princeton
Pottawatomie
Pottawatomie Valley
Third Street
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