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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1996
Page
1
Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres ordered air or artillery strikes on Hezbollah command centers in Beirut on Thursday, escalating cross border hostilities with Lebanon. The action was described as retaliation with early reports noting significant damage and casualties as security forces responded in Beirut and surrounding areas.
Hercules The Legendary Journeys regularly outstrips Baywatch in viewer ratings and leads the competition. The story notes this trend and directs readers to page 4D for full details.
The report notes a mild trend with temperatures rising to 65 and a 51 degree low. Showers are expected on Saturday. Page 6E covers the forecast in detail. Edward Chapman comments quote on a separate page, describing a violent incident where three white teenagers attacked him with a dart from a blow gun. Page 4A provides coverage of the case and reactions.
In Cheyenne Wyoming a seven year old girl Jessica Dubroff chasing a record to fly cross country died after a Cessna 177B nose dived in rain and snow minutes after takeoff. Her father Lloyd Dubroff and flight instructor Joe Reid also perished. The trio had begun in Half Moon Bay California and planned to reach Falmouth Massachusetts. The crash narrowly missed nearby houses as they neared Cheyenne Municipal Airport. The mother Lisa Hathaway mourned the loss and urged joy in flight for children.
News of the Cheyenne Wyoming plane crash that killed 7 year old pilot Jessica Dubroff and two adults drew strong reactions in Lawrence. Flight instructor Rod Mohr questioned a child’s ability to fly safely while noting the flight was legal with a licensed instructor. The crash aboard a stormy takeoff claimed Jessica her instructor Joe Reid and her father Lloyd. Local resident Malcolm Ulbrick called the event shocking and said weather and personal limits played a role.
The Agriculture Department warns of 50 year low wheat supplies before spring harvest. A bleak forecast for wheat and corn raises fears of higher prices and tighter grain markets. May wheat hits a daily limit on the Chicago Board of Trade as analysts urge rain in the winter wheat belt.
President Clinton outlined moves to bolster retirement savings across the United States in a Rose Garden ceremony. He urged Congress to pass his plan, saying the issue should not be partisan, while noting Republicans already support parts of the idea. He pledged expanded pension coverage, greater portability, and stronger fund protections.
President Clinton proposes allowing penalty free withdrawals from IRAs for first home purchases and college costs, with higher income limits for tax-deductible IRAs. Single taxpayers could deduct up to 70,000 dollars, couples up to 100,000. Workers would be able to carry 401(k) savings across jobs, and firms misusing pension funds could face fines up to 100,000 dollars.
Scientists identify WRN gene causing Werner's syndrome, linking premature aging to DNA repair. Researchers say this first clear genetic link offers new insight into aging and age related diseases, though treatments remain distant. Werner's syndrome is rare, with hair whitening in the 20s, early cataracts, osteoporosis, heart disease, and early death risks.
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