Liquor ban bill passes Kansas House with Washburn carveouts
In Topeka the Kansas House approved a bill banning liquor in the state Capitol while allowing service at two Washburn University sites. The measure, sent to the Senate, originally permitted alcohol at Mulvane Art Center and the under construction alumni center, but an amendment closed that loophole. In Kansas City a separate Black History Month event featured Ben Vereen advocating multicultural education to address race issues and promote unity among white, black, Hispanic, and Asian youths.
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Perry to KSU lectern in Landon lecture series
Defense Secretary William J. Perry will deliver the 100th Alf M. Landon lecture at Kansas State University on March 9, discussing Fort Riley North Korea talks and other world events. The event anchors a notable university program honoring the 1936 Republican nominee.
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Major wins Cabinet approval for Northern Ireland plan
Prime Minister John Major secured cabinet backing for the Northern Ireland peace plan amid Protestant protests. He and Irish PM John Bruton will unveil the document at a Hillsborough news conference, outlining a framework for negotiations among all Northern Ireland parties.
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Hillsborough
Open meetings bill clears House amid Open Records debate
The Kansas House approved 98 to 25 a measure to broaden the Open Meetings Act in response to a court ruling that telephone calls and electronic messages were not covered. The bill, moving to the Senate, aims to guarantee public access to meetings of quasi public bodies and advisory groups created by public agencies during the 1995 session.
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Heights board revisits six-classroom addition plans
Central Heights board told architect Darrell Miner to redraw plans for a six-classroom elementary addition with the goal of moving the new building closer to the existing structure. No action was taken, and the tennis courts or playground could be relocated if needed. Superintendent Huddleston and Miner planned to review relocation feasibility.
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No Clear Line On Abortion Debate In New Hampshire Report
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a political clash over abortion policy in New Hampshire. The text mentions religious groups, family concerns, and conservative views, stating some leaders oppose reducing access while others push limits on the issue. The fragment is unclear about events or outcomes.
World’s oldest woman Jeanne Calment turns 120 in Arles
Jeanne Calment, claimed world’s oldest person, marks her 120th birthday with more than 5000 cards from around the world and visitors from Japan. She shares cake with 60 neighbors at the Arles nursing home, while experts note her extraordinary longevity and resilient health despite limited sight and hearing.
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Associated Press
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Relay for Life returns for second year fundraiser
The Franklin County chapter of the American Cancer Society will host a two day Relay for Life event May 12 and 13 at Steve Grogan Stadium in Ottawa High School. About four dozen walkers per team will cover 18 hours with a $50 team entry and a $50 per person sponsorship goal. Luminary memorials at 10 p.m. honor cancer victims while survivors take a victory lap. Corporate sponsors include Loyd Builders and Ramsey Printing among others.
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