23 Apr 1997
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1997
Page
1
A reader letter discusses the documentary Waco: Rules of Engagement and argues the film shows government wickedness, distinguishing between the government and the people who elect it. The Journal World invites readers to view the piece online.
Lawrence city commissioners support using federal grants to expand public transportation but remain unsure about a fixed-route bus system. They heard from 25 supporters advocating coordinated transit for residents and KU students and agreed to pursue grants to grow the on demand van service while rejecting immediate bus plans costing up to 3 million annually. Mayor Augustine emphasized weighing facts over emotion as the city weighs options.
Peruvian troops stormed the Japanese ambassador's mansion in Lima and freed 71 captives after four months. Fourteen rebels were killed, while 25 others were injured. Supreme Court Justice Carlos Giusti and two soldiers died, and two officials were wounded. President Fujimori defended his decision, rejecting the rebels' demand to free jailed comrades in exchange.
A Journal of the American Medical Association study shows fewer than 10 percent of women with heart disease reach LDL levels considered safe. About half of the 2,763 women were on cholesterol drugs, but only 9 percent achieved the recommended LDL of 100 mg/dL or lower.
Seven men and five women were chosen to hear the Timothy McVeigh case with a bingo style system to shield juror identities. The court noted 168 killed in the 1995 blast and charges carry possible death penalty.
A fire at Andrew Schindler, president of R J Reynolds Tobacco Co, vacation home on Figure Eight Island, likely started from a discarded cigarette. Embers spread to shrubbery, igniting four oceanfront homes. Schindler’s house damage about 750000 dollars. others around 250000 dollars in total.
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