GOP Convention Opens as Bush Campaign Faces Change Pressure
Republicans gathered at the Astrodome to rally behind President Bush amid worries they remain in a 12 year grip on the White House. Abortion foe floor battle fades as Bush vows renewed energy and a campaign to defeat Clinton and gain a new Congress.
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Area woman backs Bush Quayle ticket at GOP convention
June Cooper, a 57 year old Garnett housewife, is among 30 Kansas delegates at the Astrodome who affirm the Bush Quayle ticket. Other Kansas delegates discuss possible changes, but Cooper says it is too late. State delegation plans to vote for the ticket Wednesday night while Sen. Dole to introduce Bush on Thursday. Abortion rights advocates warn of a potential floor fight. Continued on page 8.
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U S weighs no fly zone in southern Iraq
U S and allies consider a protective no fly zone after reports of Shiite minority abuses in the south. U N inspectors met with Iraqi officials and completed five hours of access. Edward Perkins called Saddam a ruler of terror.
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Princeton celebration aims to raise funds for Garst Field fence
The Princeton community festival on Saturday features a white elephant auction a sloppy joe dinner bingo games and children activities at the community building and Garst Field. A softball and volleyball tournament runs daylong with contact numbers for teams and a 6 pm parade themed Dream Team U.S.A. followed by an 8 pm street dance by the Chase band admission is 5 per person sponsored by the Princeton Recreation Commission.
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County approves grant for Ransom Hospital debts plan
Franklin County commissioners met with grant writer Elaine Needham to sign for a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded to Ransom Memorial Hospital. Needham is named grant administrator. Payment structure splits $250,000 installments with $223,000 to IRS and $31,306 to Continental Insurance. hospital must contribute $5,126 to cover both debts.
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Quarter drive to crown Kansas Statehouse dome statue
Salina businessman John Hauptli launches a statewide campaign asking 400,000 Kansas students to donate quarters to fund an Ad Astra statue atop the statehouse dome. The project, begun in 1984, aims for private funding totaling about $800,000 with $500,000 for dome prep and $60,000 already raised by artist Richard Bergen from bronze miniatures.
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