Children ask Gore about gangs drugs and helping poor at El Paso school
In El Paso a fourth grade class pressed Al Gore on major issues as election Day nears. The questions ranged from gang violence to child abuse and poverty, with Gore tying solutions to helping Americans first before addressing global problems. He recounted his early interest in public service and said he started kids meetings to emphasize environment and political participation.
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Secessionists weigh skipping school taxes in Kansas
A Southwest Kansas group the 51st State Committee discusses withholding school taxes locally to avoid state remittance as they convene in Ulysses. Members argue the 32 mill levy since last spring erodes local control and funds and fuels anger over district spending.
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Tank blast kills three at Kansas City site
A 10,000 gallon ground tank at HIC Chemtech Distribution Industries exploded while being disassembled. Three men died instantly, including Larry Stepp and Bernie Candler of Kansas City Kansas, and Michael Guilfoyle of Chilhowee. An injured worker survived. Ethyl alcohol residue and torch sparks caused the blast.
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Larry Stepp
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Michael Guilfoyle
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Domenic Serrone
Rich Green
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