Weather outlook showers and storms for tonight and Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight with locally heavy rain possible. A low near 70 is expected. Tuesday features a 60 percent rain chance in the day and roughly 40 percent for showers and storms, with a high near 85. See page 2 for more details.
Senators press end to Cuban sanctions after Cuba visit
After a ten hour Havana visit including talks with Fidel Castro, Sens. Max Baucus Daniel Akaka and Pat Roberts urge lifting U S trade sanctions and boosting relations. They call for open economy and freedom of expression while noting Castro’s anticipated leadership succession and need for mutual concerns like drug interdiction.
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Ottawa firm to make medals for U S Olympic Trials
Hasty Awards of Ottawa will manufacture 237 medals for the U S Swimming Federation Olympic Trials in Indianapolis starting August 4. The medals go to the top eight in 14 events. President Steven Hasty said bids were hurried after a request Friday afternoon and that his firm’s swift, polished presentation helped win the contract.
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County OKs change in juvenile justice restructuring
Franklin County Commission backs a reorganization of the Fourth Judicial District Community Corrections. Theresa Cummings is named Director of Adult and Juvenile Justice Services, with all program administrators reporting to her. The move addresses unclear supervisory lines and shifts oversight from state employees to county control.
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Clinton says Camp David talks are the hardest yet
President Clinton calls the Camp David negotiations the hardest thing he has faced as he meets Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. He hopes for a deal though progress remains uncertain as talks enter a decisive phase with key issues including Jerusalem borders and refugee status.
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Moonlight Canoe Cruise on Kansas River Near Lawrence
Barbara VanVleck of Lee's Summit and fellow Ozark Wilderness Waterway Club members canoe the Kansas River between Lawrence and Eudora by near full moon. They enjoy night sounds of birds and fish as they glide along the moonlit banks.
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