Israel and Vatican to establish diplomatic relations
Israel and the Vatican announced plans to establish full diplomatic relations and exchange ambassadors, ending long-standing tensions. Deputy Foreign Minister Yossi Beilin said talks yielded formal ties after 18 months of negotiation, with the Vatican to open an embassy in Jaffa.
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Jerusalem
Israel
Vatican
Mideast
Holy See
Yossi Beilin
Palestine Liberation Organization
Jaffa
Tel Aviv
Harvest Looks Average as Wheat Moves Northward
The Associated Press reports elevator operators predict an average crop as wheat combines advance north. Anthony-area farmers harvested 1.3 million bushels on Monday with Greensburg at 92,000 and Bucklin at 115,000. Coldwater yielded 161,415 and Rice County 124,412 bushels. Great Bend reported 2,100 bushels as hot winds ripen green wheat to gold in southwest Kansas.
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Associated Press
Anthony-area
Greensburg
Bucklin
Coldwater
Rice County
Great Bend
Kansas
No more boat trips for Kansas family after capsizing
In Junction City an AP report says Michelle Madison and her relatives were stranded for over a day when high winds capsized their boat on Lake Milford. They rode out the disaster on a peninsula, survived, and were rescued Tuesday. Madison vowed never to boat again.
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Junction City
Kan
Michelle Madison
Madison
Lake Milford
Raymond
Man Drowns After Hat Triggered Rescue at Cheney Lake
The body of 46 year old Larry Dellinger was recovered from Cheney Lake after he entered the water to retrieve his hat. The Reno County sheriff said search efforts were paused due to high winds and rough water. Dellinger was boating with family when his hat blew off and he dived in without a life jacket.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Cheney Lake
Larry Dellinger
Wichita Point
Reno
Larry Leslie
Bryan Mothes
Reno County
Dellinger
Mothes
City approves development plan with budget caveats
Ottawa City Commission backs the capital improvements plan for land negotiations and utility upgrades totaling 3.2 million dollars but ties final funding to the 1995 city budget. Commissioner Matthews opposes the CIP citing tax burdens. Mayor Cummiskey argues benefits from growth. The panel also hires special counsel and indemnifies four city officials in a wrongful termination suit filed by two former firemen seeking unpaid wages and punitive damages.
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Ottawa
Scott Lambers
CIP
Matt Matthews
Matthews
Vicki Cummiskey
Cummiskey
Richard Towe
Scott Bird
Jeff Herrman
Forrest Lowry
Weekend Country Showdown to Highlight Ottawa Event
Roughly thirteen area musicians compete at the Ottawa Municipal Auditorium in the True Value Jimmy Dean Country Showdown at 7 30 p m Saturday. More than 750 dollars in cash and prizes fuel a path toward a state title with a 1000 dollar prize and regional finals leading to a 50 000 grand prize. KOFO and the OMA present the event with reserved seating and tickets eight dollars for adults four for students. Information and reservations via OMA at 242 8810.
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Ottawa Area
Jimmy Dean
Oma
Labette County
Oswego
KOFO
Ottawa
Beyond Video
Butlers Music
Visa
Mastercard
Jayhawker Days Set In Williamsburg With Weekend Festivities
Jayhawker Days kick off at noon Friday in Williamsburg with a street dance Saturday night. Fair exhibits will be received Friday from 4 to 7 30 p m. The event features more than 100 exhibits with judging and displays continuing into the evening.
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Williamsburg
Clinton aides push sanctions to curb North Korea arms trade
The Clinton administration seeks a United Nations backed sanctions resolution to ban North Korean arms purchases and sales and to bar noncommercial flights to curb weapon trading, while urging development programs. President Clinton says the move will be deliberate and firm as officials circulate the measure.
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Ashington
Clinton
Pyongyang
North Korea
United
U.S
Utilities jolted into competition in new market
A Maine town cut its utility, with Michigan considering the step, to save residents money by shopping for electricity. Deregulation unleashes competition, pressuring utilities to cut costs or lose customers while consumer advocates warn remaining users may bear past investments. Industry leaders predict eventual benefits to most homeowners.
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Battle
Maine
Michigan
Ehee
Bill Lee
North Carolina
American Telephone & Telegraph
Jim O'Conner
Commonwealth Edison
Illinois
Grammar debate over Be Cool in School posters ends with question
A KRON Ohio report notes controversy over posters reading Be Cool in School Good Grades Has Its Rewards. Denny Lynch defends grammar, saying Has refers to the achievement of good grades, not the grades themselves, after readers question proper grammar.
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Kron
Ohio
Av — Weng
Denny Lynch
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John C. Riddle III
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Springfield
Kathleen Bly
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Leah Townsend
Gabrielle
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Edmond
Okla
Eric Plotrowsky
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Ottawa Suzuki Strings
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