Earhart search team targets Nikumaroro for clues
The International Group of Historic Aircraft Recovery led by Richard Gillespie will launch a 16 member expedition from Suva on Monday. They will spend three weeks on Nikumaroro and McKean Island seeking evidence Earhart crash site. They retain that she likely died of thirst on an uninhabited island three days after the 1937 disappearance.
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Suva
Fiji
U.S
Amelia Earhart
Richard Gillespie
International Group of Historic Aircraft Recovery
Wilmington
Del
Earhart
Phoenix
Nikumaroro
Kiribati
South Pacific
Gillespie
McKean Island
Howland Island
Wau Papau New Guinea
Judge grants patient's wish to end life support
In Atlanta area case, 33 year old quadriplegic Larry McAfee was granted permission by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Edward Johnson to shut off the ventilator sustaining his life. The Alabama nursing home patient would use a head device and mouth-held switch with a timer for voluntary death, with the ruling signaling a precedent for families facing similar choices.
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Atlanta
Larry McAfee
Carol Philpot
Briarcliff Nursing Center
Alabaster
Ala
McAfee
Fulton County Superior Court
Edward Johnson
Johnson
Georgia
Alabama
Larry
Michigan
Georgia Supreme Court
Randall H. Davis
Davis
High fiber linked to fewer rectal polyps in at risk patients
A four year study from Memorial Sloan Kettering and Cornell finds a high fiber diet lowers rectal polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis who had colon removed. Participants averaged 22 grams of fiber daily, about double a typical diet, suggesting benefits for those at risk of colorectal cancer.
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Washington
Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center
New York
Cornell University Medical College
Journal of the National Cancer Institute
United States
Walker declines to be Hayden running mate in 1990
Lt. Gov. Jack Walker announced he will not join Gov. Mike Hayden on the 1990 ticket. He described the decision as personal and said Hayden will likely win reelection. Walker noted Democratic disarray and said the speculation embarrassed his wife and family.
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Topeka
Kan
Jack Walker
Mike Hayden
Walker
Hayden
GOP
Fred
Overland Park
Riots Leave 25 Dead in Vote Protests in South Africa
In Johannesburg clashes over black disenfranchisement kill 25 as National Party edges toward 93 of 123 seats in Parliament. De Klerk frames results as support for limited black rights. blacks stage a nationwide general strike with up to 3 million participants and over 100 injured.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Desmond Tutu
National Party
F.W. de Klerk
Liberal Democratic Party
Ottawa hospital notes and local safety roundup
Admissions list Frances Aguirra Maggie Raleigh and John Rogers of Ottawa with Wednesday and Lois Tilton of Ottawa on Monday. Dismissals include Alvina Lye Mary Anne Ramsey Sandra Clary and John Hahn. transfer to St Luke's Kansas City. Benched suspects Kaiser and Schaal held in jail. Theft of a license plate from a truck at 638 S Oak between Sept 1 and Wednesday. Minor two car collision at 11th and Hickory with over 500 dollars in damage. Local market quotes for hard wheat corn milo soybeans oats and PIK certificate redemption values from Ottawa Co op and Franklin County ASCS.
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Frances Aguirra
Maggie Raleigh
John Rogers
Ottawa
Lois Tilton
Alvina Lye
Mary Anne Ramsey
Sandra Clary
Pomona
John Hahn
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kansas City
Hickory
John E. Hull
Richmond
Steven R. Curry
Ottawa Co-op
Franklin County
ASCS
Hayden announces loan program for state food-processing industry
Kansas agricultural businesses in rural areas may receive up to 2 million dollars in loans under a new federal program aimed at developing the food processing sector. The Kansas Development Finance Authority will administer funds from the Farmers Home Administration, created by the 1985 farm bill. Information is available from KFDA, the State Board of Agriculture, and the Department of Commerce.
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Hayden
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Kansas Development Finance Authority
Mike Hayden
Federal
Farmer's Home Administration
KFDA
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
State Department of Commerce
Missouri ticket wins $29.1 million Lotto America jackpot
A Missouri ticket matched all six numbers 8 14 15 35 39 51 to win the $29.1 million Lotto America prize. The winner’s identity and purchase location were not released. Saturday’s estimated jackpot rises to $2 million. Kansas Cash Lotto drew 3 20 22 23 26 29 for an estimated $25,000 prize.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lotto America
Missouri
Kansas
Wall Street Edges Higher After Broad Losses
The Dow Jones average rose to 2721.12 at noon as gainers slightly outnumbered losers on the NYSE. Traders welcomed market stabilization after Wednesday’s selloff and noted dollar strength in today’s forex. Analysts debate a possible pullback after the summer rally, with optimists citing lack of excess speculation.
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New York
Wall Street
False ransom note leads to charges in Kansas City area
A 21 year old Chillicothe man faced one count of attempted felony theft in Johnson County District Court for sending a phony ransom letter to a Kansas City television station. The hoax claimed three missing Kansas City area women were being held for extortion payments. Authorities said he was not a suspect in the disappearances.
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Olathe
Kan
Northwest Missouri
Kansas City
Chillicothe
Johnson County
John
Son County
Local ads and services roundup from Homewood to Elm area
Orchard pick your own days at Pome on the Range. Call 746 5492. Bernhardt's dance lessons enroll at 242 3696. Kozy Kitchen breakfast 2.65. Center Satellite TV 39.95 month. The Country Riders perform at The Other Place. Crossways Bible study Sept 14 7p.m. at Faith Lutheran. The Wood Shed BBQ fish and chips Friday special 3.95 and fried shrimp dinner 5.95. The Alley offers 20% off red items to root for the Cyclones against Pittsburgh. Ransom Antiques moving sale Thu Fri 1 5 p.m. Sat 10-5. Storage space 5x5 5x10 10x10 10x20 Wingert Service Storage 242 8306. Charlotte's Chat & Curl hair perming Trionix call 242 2377 1740 S Elm.
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Royal Manor
Donald E. Schaal
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Dallas
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Center
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Faith Lutheran Church
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Chat & Curl
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