U S rejects French plan to force Bosnia peace solution
U S officials say the United States rejected a French proposal to impose a settlement on Croats Serbs and Muslims in Bosnia warning it could necessitate troops. Secretary Christopher and French leaders discussed reinvigorating peace talks as Geneva talks collapsed and NATO unity faded. Britain hints at possible UN force drawdown later this summer.
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U.S
Warren Christopher
Alain Juppe
Christopher
United States
Juppe
Geneva
Francois Mitterrand
Edouard Balladur
Paris
NATO
Malcolm Rifkind
England
United Nations
Dole calls for scaled-down health reform plan
Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole urged a modest health reform bill on CBS Face the Nation, saying a vast universal program is unlikely. He favors insured stability for job changers, no pre existing conditions exclusions, and poor subsidies, noting a past Lloyd Bentsen proposal as workable.
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Ashington
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Bob Dole
Congress
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Kansas
Dole
Treasury
Lloyd Bentsen
White House
George J. Mitchell
Maine
House
Tom Foley
D-Wash
Foley
ABC
David Brinkley
Weather Review: Mixed Forecast For Midwest Tonight Through Friday
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies tonight with a 20 percent chance of showers and a low around 40, with south winds up to 10 mph. Kansas sees a winter mix midweek with snow possible in the north and west and rain changing to snow in the southeast, lows from around 20 in the northwest to the 30s in the southeast, and highs mainly in the 30s to 40s. Thursday brings a chance of light snow in the east and dry conditions to the west, with lows in the teens to 30s and highs in the 30s. Friday features further cold conditions with lows dipping to the upper teens in the southeast and highs in the 30s.
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Kansas
Budget fights loom as Kansas Legislature opens session
The Capitol budget battle dominates the new legislative session with fights over crime measures and health care costs. The governor pushes pay raises and faculty increases while education funding remains capped, risking higher local property taxes. Departments of Corrections and Social and Rehabilitation Services gain modest funds, offset by federal cuts, as Republicans urge restraint and tax stability.
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Neosho County Community College
Washburn University
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Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Kansas senator opposes tax breaks for country clubs
In a Kansas legislative snippet, Republican senators resist reducing taxes for country clubs and non profit fraternal groups while seeking broader health care reform and home schooling regulation. The speaker vows to block country club breaks, push universal coverage, and discuss juvenile crime prevention next week. The note ends with contact details for Topeka office.
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Kansas
Chambers of Commerce
Koleh
Heidi Caenildasa
Senate
Kansas Commission On the Future of Health Care
Topeka
Statehouse
Brownback visit planned for Ottawa reception
A reception for Republican Congressional candidate Sam Brownback is set for 5:15 p.m. Wednesday in the basement meeting room of First National Bank at Third and Hickory. Ottawa lawyer Sam Sheldon organized the event for local Republicans. Brownback, ex Kansas Secretary of Agriculture, seeks the Second District seat held by Jim Slattery, who has announced a run for governor.
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Sam Brownback
First National Bank
Third
Hickory
Ottawa
Sam Sheldon
Brownback
Kansas
Jim Slattery
U.S
Franklin County
High court weighs limits on protests outside clinics
The Supreme Court agreed to clarify by July how far courts and local governments can restrict abortion clinic protests. The ruling centers on whether harassment and intimidation by anti abortion activists can trigger RICO liability, extending beyond peaceful demonstrations to organized crime patterns. The decision comes amid debates over Roe v Wade's legacy and women's rights to safe access.
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High Court
William H. Rehnquist
Rico
Operation Rescue
NOW
Pomona school board weighs finances for additions
West Franklin school board meets at 7 30 PM in Pomona Education Center to discuss building additions and financing. About 20 residents attended last week amid debate over higher mill levy versus current funding. Tonight's agenda includes action items to exceed 3 percent facility leasing and a 1994 98 local option budget resolution.
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Awa
Reese
Ottawa
Clinton
Hillsdale
Melvern
Pomona
West Franklin School Board
James Cain
Cain
Cate
Valentine Sweatshirts and Road Grading Ad Briefs
Ad briefs for Heavenly Scents exclusive Crabtree & Evelyn The Wy...dh am Collection. Valentine sweatshirts available at Screen and Holler 415 S Main. Delivery includes balloons and gift bag. Order by February 1 to receive 10 percent discount. contact 242 3063.
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Wydham Bath
Crabtree & Evelyn Ca
Heavenly Scents
Valentine Sweatshirts
Screen & Holler
S. Main
Sorority Raises Funds for Newborn Smoke Detectors
Omega chapter members of Beta Sigma Phi in Ottawa seek at least 1000 to purchase baby detectors after a local fire claimed three year old Travis Robinson in 1990. They sold cookbooks and run food booths to fund the effort. Ottawa Fire Dept offers free detector installation to city residents who call 242-2561 to set appointments.
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Bulmer
Travis Robinson
Rick Robinson
Connie Edwards
Omega Chapter
National Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Brenda Wray
Wray
City of
Ottawa
Fire Department
Towe
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates—1993 No. End
Ottawa Herald reveals 1993 subscription rates for various delivery areas including Ottawa by carrier rural towns motor route and mail across Kansas. Rates show monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual costs with state tax included and advance payment required.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Miami
Douglas
Osage
Anderson Counties
State of Kansas
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