Peru Airliner Crashes Killing 123 Aboard
Rescuers trudged through fog to the wreckage of Faucett Airlines Flight 251, a Boeing 737, that crashed in the Andes near Arequipa, Peru, killing all 123 aboard. Firefighters and Red Cross workers recovered 53 bodies by dawn. the fuselage lay in three sections. The flight from Lima was due to arrive in Arequipa at 8 15 p.m. local time. The crew reported normal prior to the crash, and bad weather did not appear to cause the accident. The plane carried 40 foreign nationals among the 123 passengers and crew.
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Franklin County FCE Council offers 1996 tours to KC area and Chicago
The Franklin County FCE Council announces educational tours for 1996. A March 31 dinner theatre trip to New Theatre in Kansas City features Don't Dress for Dinner with Jamie Farr at 33 dollars. A September 23–27 Chicago tour costs 415 dollars double occupancy, includes bus, lodging, four meals, with stops at Hannibal and St Louis. Registration ends March 15 for KC trip and Aug 1 for Chicago. Deposits due April 1. balances due August 1. Contact Franklin County Extension Service for details.
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FCE) Council
Kansas City Area
Chicago
New Theatre
Jamie Farr
Franklin County Extension Office
FCE Council
Hannibal
Springfield
St. Louis
Molly Brown
Mark ‘Twain
John G. Shedd
Arts groups plan El Dorado art outing April 6
Ottawa southwest groups sponsor a day trip to El Dorado with Art Miller Tours. Stops include Coutts Memorial Museum of Art, Commerce Bank Atrium, Blue Stem Gallery, Circle Gallery, Butler County Historical Museum Kansas Oil Museum, lunch at El Dorado Country Club. Fare is 23.50 per person. Bus departs 7:30 a.m. from Ottawa Antique Mall parking. return about 6:30 p.m. Reservations via Ottawa Community Arts Council at 105 E. Std, 242-8478.
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Study links vaginal lining infection to HIV spread
Washington AP reports a Science journal study shows a HIV strain infecting through vaginal lining, offering new insight into transmission. Dr. Anthony Fauci cautions it does not lessen U.S. women's fear, noting infection growth among women. Harvard's Dr. Max Essex notes heterosexually transmitted cases now about 10 percent globally.
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Africa
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Max Essex
Diana's divorce talks risk collapse over titles and home
Princess Diana’s lawyer Anthony Julius warned negotiations could end if the palace reneges on promises about her post divorce title, home, and office. A Daily Mail quote from Richard Kay cites a palace aide accusing officials of offering only the minimum to end the marriage while Diana laments being pressured into a split.
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Diana
Prince Charles
Anthony Julius
Elizabeth II
Palace
Daily Mail
Richard Kay
Bosnian Serb General Indicted for War Crimes
The International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague indicted Bosnian Serb General Djordje Djukić on war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in the siege of Sarajevo from May 1992 to December 1995. The 60-year-old is held in tribunal custody, one of 53 suspects charged so far. More than 10,000 civilians were killed during the siege.
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Sarajevo
Djordje Djukic
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Yugoslavia
Richard Goldstone
Israel rejects Hamas ceasefire overture
Israel refused to negotiate with Hamas calling it a terror organization and said Arafat must handle Palestinian extremists. Hamas offered a week of no attacks in exchange for prisoner releases and halting action against its military wing.
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Israel Today
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Yasser Arafat
Ehud Barak
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Arafat
Asia Europe summit opens amid rights clash in Bangkok
EU leaders and East Asian powers kick off a two day summit in Bangkok to boost prosperity and trade. They urge renewed links while acknowledging sharp differences over human rights and perceptions. Hosts seek to revive Europe’s stake in fast growing markets.
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Thailand
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Asia
European Union
East Asia
Banharn Silpa-archa
Doctors outline pediatric asthma diagnosis and care
A Children’s Mercy Hospital column explains how doctors diagnose asthma in children, including wheeze history, ER visits, testing, and potential treatments. It stresses individualized plans, allergen avoidance, home cleanliness, and diary notes, with an optimistic note that kids can lead normal lives.
In surgery safety and aftercare guidelines phrasing
The notice advises patients to avoid driving after surgery and to have a friend or family member pick them up. It emphasizes rest, following doctor instructions on diet activities medications and follow up, and avoiding hazardous activities alcohol and signing documents for 24 hours after anesthesia.
Pregnant lawmakers get safety tips at baby shower
The Consumer Product Safety Commission hosted a baby shower for Reps. Susan Molinari and Blanche Lambert Lincoln to highlight home hazards. Molinari noted how everyday items can be dangerous for children and spoke of preparing a home for a first child with husband Rep. Bill Paxon.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
House of Representatives
Susan Molinari
New York
Blanche Lambert Lincoln
Arkansas
Molinari
Rep
Bill Paxon
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