Merck Drug Indinavir Shows Strong AIDS Battle Promise
Merck researchers report early human testing of a protease inhibitor indinavir, when combined with two existing drugs, may temporarily eliminate detectable AIDS virus in about 90 percent of patients. Experts call it the most powerful therapy tested, though not a cure, offering potential long-term disease control.
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Washington
Merck & Co
Infectious Disease Society of America
Emilio Emini
Emini
Governor Bill Graves Cuts Cake at Kansas Day Bash
In Topeka Kansas Governor Graves sliced the first of twelve cakes for Kansas Day. A tree lined Wizard of Oz scene with Dorothy and friends decorates the cake chosen by Graves and a group of schoolchildren in the Statehouse rotunda. The cakes were baked by the Topeka Cakes Arts Club to mark Kansas entry into the union on January 29 1861.
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Topeka
Kan
Bill
Bill Graves
Dorothy
Graves
Statehouse
The
Union
Moderates Lose Fight as GOP Adopts Hard Platform in Topeka
In Topeka the Republican state committee approved a tough new platform after limiting debate on an abortion plank. Jack Ranson, longtime RNC member and former state GOP chair, offered a moderation amendment but was largely shouted down. State Sen. Mike Harris won the replacement post, and Mary Alice Lair was re elected as national committeewoman.
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Topeka
Kan
Jack Ranson
Republican National Committee
GOP
Ranson
Republican
Mike Harris
Wichita
Mary Alice Lair
Piqua
Debora Green Prelim Hearing Seen Longer Than Usual
The preliminary hearing for Debora Green, a 44 year old doctor charged in the deaths of two of her children by arson at the family home, starts in Johnson County and is expected to last three to five days. Prosecutors plan to call at least 20 witnesses to show probable cause for a possible death penalty trial.
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Clathe
Kan
Debora Green
Johnson County
Paul Morrison
Peter Ruddick
Green
Wildlife Parks imposes trail permit fees in state two sites
KDWP votes to require permits for Prairie Spirit Rail Trail and Sand Hills State Park with two options one day two year licenses. One day permits cost 2 dollars and last until 11 59 p.m. the same day while year long passes cost 10 dollars and run through December 31 1996 with renewal yearly. Estimated first year revenue ~25000 from Prairie Spirit Trail and ~10000 from Sand Hills Park with future hikes as trails develop. Proceeds fund trail operation and maintenance with automated outlets planned at rail head locations including Richmond and Welda.
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Prairie Spirit Rail Trail
Sand Hills State Park
Chase
Sand Hills Park
KDWP
Jerry Hover
Commission
Rail Head
Richmond
Welda
Cement firm seeks waste burning permit in Chanute
Ash Grove Cement Co seeks EPA approval to burn hazardous waste at its Chanute plant for ten years, becoming the first cement company licensed for such operation. The plan mixes waste with coal and gas, raising concerns from neighbors and some industry groups about lax standards and regional disposal incentives.
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Ash Grove
Walter Greer
Envi
EPA
Missouri
Kansas
Tom Blank
Association For Responsible Thermal Treatment
Kansas City
Kan
Women own bigger chunk of businesses
A government study shows women owned one third of U S domestic businesses and by 1992 had 6.4 million firms employing 13.2 million workers with sales of 1 6 trillion dollars In 1994 firms reached 7 7 million as women’s business ownership is highlighted as a major growth driver yet faces capital access and contracting obstacles.
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Ashington
Clinton
U.S
Interagency Committee On Women's Business Enterprise
National Women's Business Council
Navy F-14 crashes into Nashville suburb killing five
A Navy F-14 from Miramar crashed near Nashville International Airport during a training mission, killing at least five people including both crew members and three residents. Several houses burned as witnesses heard a missile-like explosion and a fireball lit a suburban neighborhood near the airport and its Air National Guard facility.
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Ashville
Nashville International
Navy
Miramar Naval Air Station
San Diego
Bredesen
Bryant West
Nashville
Tennessee Air National Guard
VFW Post 5901 celebrates 50th anniversary in Ottawa
VFW Post 5901 in Ottawa marks 50 years on the anniversary weekend with a Feb 17 celebration at the post near US-59. The Ladies Auxiliary also reaches 50 on Feb 24, 1996. Delores Papps notes both groups observe the shared milestone with a catered dinner, dance, and tributes to deceased members, past commanders, and charter members. Papps plans unveiling of the auxiliary life membership plaque as 229 post members and 220 auxiliary members are listed.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ottawa
VFW
Us-59
Delores Papps
George Papps
Wint Winter Sr
Peoples National Bank
Papps
Auxiliary
Officer Tim Ahrens Shovels Snow For Neighbors In Cold Morning
On a cold Saturday, Officer Tim Ahrens shoveled snow for elderly neighbors and cleared drives and walks in his area. Beth Monson nominated him for acts of kindness. reporting locations included Country Mart Amoco 23rd Town & Country Supply Wal-Mart North Casey's The Horseabee Cafe Line Dragon and Brown's Shoe Fit.
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Tim Ahrens
Ahrens
Beth Monson
Country Mart
Amoco
Town & Country Supply
Wal-Mart
North Casey's
Horseabee Cafe
Line Dragon Eat Brown's
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