Ferry Toll 48 Dead Hundreds Missing at Zeebrugge
A British ferry with over 500 aboard capsized at Zeebrugge harbor. At least 48 killed and 224 missing, 339 rescued. Divers rushed in, rescue ships and fishing boats search icy waters. Survivors describe rapid flooding. authorities from Belgium, Britain, the Netherlands, and France coordinate the operation.
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Zeebrugge
Belgium
Coast Guard
Dover
England
Herald of Free Enterprise
Rosina Summerfield
London
British Broadcasting Corp
Ostende
Independent Radio Network
Judge rules on attorney client privilege in Stephan case
Federal Magistrate G Thomas Van Bebber ruled Stephan and Miller must answer questions and provide documents in a 5.2 million Tomson suit. He said public statements broke confidentiality, waiving privilege on settlement topics and related conversations. The decision also raises questions about who paid 12000 for the settlement and Stephan’s knowledge beforehand.
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Topeka
Kan
Robert T. Stephan
Vern Miller
Marcia Tomson
Stephan
Bob W. Storey
Miller
G.thomas van Bebber
Storey
Marge Phelps
Tomson
van Bebber
Phelps
Harris
Kansas
Robert Stephan
G.T. van Bebber
Bob Storey
Hayden launches broad Kansas drug abuse fight
Gov. Mike Hayden announced the most extensive anti drug and alcohol program in state history funded by a $5 million federal grant. He named Galen Davis to lead the effort with KU health sciences adviser Dr. David Waxman assisting. a coordinating advisory group will form to build a strong private public partnership while agencies and local governments distribute funds. The plan focuses on education prevention and treatment over four years with input from lawmakers parents teachers law enforcement and communities.
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Kansas City, Kan
Mike Hayden
University of Kansas Medical Center
Galen Davis
Wichita Public Schools
David Waxman
KU For
Health Sciences
Davis
Hayden
Kansas
Kansans For Life at Its Best Faces Legislature Clash
Topeka Kansas temperance group led by Rev Richard Taylor, tracing back to a 19th century anti liquor movement, faces defeats as lawmakers push public liquor by the drink. Despite losses last fall on a lottery and wagering amend ments, Taylor cites rising DUI awareness and anti smoking trends as signs the organization could regain influence.
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Topeka, Kan
Kansas Temperance Organization
Richard Taylor
Kansans For Life
Kansas
Kansas State Temperance Union
Taylor
Anti- Saloon League
Kansas United Dry Forces
Liquor and Gambl
Greeley School Closure Petition Heads to Ballot
About 400 signatures are expected to be filed with Anderson County Clerk to force a vote on closing Greeley Elementary School. Supporters Nancy Rockers and Carla Ewert advocate keeping the school open for smaller class sizes and local stability, while the district cites cost savings amid state aid cuts. County officials debate timing for legal notice and signature verification as petitions drive toward an April 7 ballot.
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Diane Yeamans
Garnett
Greeley
Anderson County
Nancy Rockers
Carla Ewert
Parker
Garnett U.S.C
Greeley Area
Mont Ida
Charles Mansfield
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Wichita State University
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Peti
Clyde Parks
Frank Graham
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