Abortion Opponents Rally in Washington on Anniversary
Thousands of abortion opponents gathered in Washington for protests marking the era after the Supreme Court ruling that legalized most abortions 23 years ago. President Clinton threatens a veto on a congressional ban targeting a specific abortion procedure. Nellie Gray of the March for Life fund spoke at the rally urging protection of preborn children.
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Region Utilities plan merger in stock deal
UtiliCorp United Inc and Kansas City Power and Light Co sign a $3 billion stock merger creating a regional utility with about 2.2 million customers and $6.4 billion in assets. KCPL operated in Kansas City area. UtiliCorp serves multiple regions including Canada and Britain. Regulators and shareholders must approve. closing expected within 18 months.
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Kansas House to debate speed limit bill this week
The Kansas House plans to debate a speed limit bill this week. Speaker Tim Shallenburger says the measure may see attempts to lift the top from 70 to 75 mph or more. It would raise four-lane limits from 65 to 70 and two-lane limits from 55 to 65 with a 10 mph buffer for slight excess.
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Coaches suspended after brawl lessons in Salina game
In Salina Kansas two college teams Brown Mackie and Central College will play without their coaches tonight after a brawl that drew fans from the stands. Brown Mackie coach Francis Flax guard Damon Tankersley and forward Brandon Taylor miss the game against Butler County while Central coach Mike Beard and starter Mark Oliver sit out Central's game against Pratt.
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Hillary to answer Whitewater questions in writing
First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton offers to respond in writing to Senate Whitewater Committee questions about the White House records and her law firm billing, seeking to end a partisan standoff. Kendall notes past written answers and invites committee chair Alfonso D Amato to proceed, aiming to avoid open hearings.
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Pomona Woman Finishes Angel Sculptures in Basement Studio
Brenda Thompson, a Pomona substitute paraprofessional, crafts angels in her home basement studio using dental tools and putty. With about two years of experience, she began from small ornaments, grew to angels, and now carves faces first as ideas unfold.
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Mass Grave In Bosnia Seen Near Kravice And Glogova
John Shattuck toured eastern Bosnia where authorities barred access to war crimes investigators. He said up to 7,000 Muslims may have been massacred, with 2,000 killed in Kravice and bodies believed buried at sites near Glogova.
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Tanner Doubts US 59 Help Soon From Legislature
Rep. Ralph Tanner says widening US 59 from Ottawa to Lawrence is unlikely before 1997 as transportation committees focus on speed limits and no new highway program. He notes a $70 million estimate and absence of new funding in current budgets, while officials from Franklin and Douglas counties pressed for action after five deaths in 1995. The interim committee adviser hinted favorable disposition but did not commit.
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Schools highlight reading during Kansas READ Week
Franklin County schools join Kansas READ Week January 22 to 26 with activities under the theme To the Stars Through Reading. The program, sponsored by the Kansas Reading Association and Franklin County Reading Association, issues bookmarks and library checkout rings, and offers parent at home guidance to foster daily reading habits.
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