18 Apr 2000
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 2000
Page
1
Wall Street shows relief as the Nasdaq jumps 6.6 percent and the Dow rises 2.7 percent on Monday. Analysts warn the bounce may be reflex buying with further downsides possible, noting big firms gain while tech stocks lag.
West Junior High School received a two year 145000 dollar grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to use computers to study Lawrence history and share findings online. The award places West among 10 nationwide recipients and aims to expand web based humanities courses and collaboration among teachers and students.
After three months of preparations police and protesters let the large two day disruption unfold with a mass of participants, then two days later the event concluded with nearly 1300 arrests. Both sides claimed victory as authorities and activists praised restraint and raised awareness of issues linked to the IMF and World Bank.
Lawrence resident Thomas Hodgson, after two divorces and embracing Christianity, moved to restart his life by joining a pen-pal club. He became engaged to Letecia Senerpida, 23, in Lapu-Lapu near Cebu City after traveling to meet her last September.
Leteciaja lives in Lapu-Lapu near Cebu City Philippines where she pursues love abroad. Senerpida is engaged to Thomas Hodgson a Lawrence resident she met via a pen pal service.
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that railroads face no liability for inadequacies in federally funded crossing devices. The decision blocks a $430,765 win by Debra Shanklin after her husband Eddie died at a Gibson County crossing in 1993. Justice O Connor led the opinion, noting states may add protections with their funds or more federal money.
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