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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 2000
Page
10
Women tighten drink security after Samantha Reid of Rockwood Michigan died last year from a drugged Mountain Dew at a party. The DEA cites 58 GHB related deaths since 1990 and 5700 overdoses. Experts urge vigilance, refusing drinks, watching beverages, and saying no to unknown sources.
On April 8 1974 Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves belted his 715th career home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers breaking Babe Ruths record. Earlier notable dates include Juan Ponce de Leons Florida claim in 1913 and the WPA approval in 1935.
Sandy Grady argues Elian Gonzalez has been turned into a manipulated figure amid a partisan battle. He criticizes anti Castro activists in Miami and the media for exploiting the child. The column calls for allowing Elian to stay in the United States with his father’s family if visas and asylum rules are bent.
Mark Shields argues that Phil Gramm is not an honest broker in the Bush McCain feud. He portrays Gramm as a self serving ally who endorses Bush while McCain remains out of the loop, highlighting Gramm's past loyalty to Bush and lack of transparent friendship with McCain.
Postmaster address changes to Journal-World at Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 Periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas Members of Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press listed for subscription and distribution purposes
A Ottawa teacher writes to The Journal World comparing Ottawa school board turmoil to Lawrence events. She cites recall petitions that forced resignations, a new board seated last July, and a focus on student achievement after a period of morale decline, personal attacks, and staff losses.
Lawrence Journal commentary from April 8 1900 discusses why Beattie men ousted women officials after elections. It cites that women fulfilled pledges and that men see keeping political promises as unforgivable, while noting women were innocent of this rule and suffered defeat. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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