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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1997
Page
3
Ford Motor Co and safety officials report about half of the 8.7 million recalled 1988 to 1993 model vehicles have been fixed a year after the recall. Models affected include Escorts Mustangs Thunderbirds Cougars Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Cars with ignition switches that may ignite or catch fire even when off.
The U S Postal Service awarded a 1.7 billion first phase contract to Emery Worldwide Air Lines to create a new Priority Mail processing network. The 58 month plan funds 10 processing plants across major eastern metro areas serving New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and several New England states plus parts of Georgia South Carolina West Virginia and Florida.
A coalition of more than 240 groups urges the Federal Communications Commission to study how beer wine and liquor advertisements affect children. The effort includes the Center for Science in the Public Interest the National PTA and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Ads air frequently on TV and radio as lawmakers and regulators debate liquor ad policy after the industry ended its longtime voluntary ban.
Astronomers report a Jupiter sized planet around Rho Coronae Borealis about 50 light years away. The world lies roughly 23 million miles from its star, a quarter the Earth Sun distance, with a surface temp near 400 to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Further planets could exist around this star or similar ones, potentially habitable.
President Clinton reaffirmed support for a measure banning employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. He pledged to lobby for passage after a White House meeting with sponsors and advocates, while critics warn of forced on the job political debates in workplaces. The bill excludes small firms, the military, and religious schools from protections.
Washington AP report notes Sen. John Chafee with six Republicans and 10 Democrats introducing a plan to extend Medicaid to more children with $15 billion over five years. The proposal aims to cover all children in families under 150 percent of poverty, roughly $24,075 for a family of four, amid debate on funding.
Marines will maintain separate basic training for men and women says Commandant Gen. Charles C. Krulak. He argues women should first learn the ethos and train with female leaders before integration with men. The stance follows Army sex scandal debates about joint training.
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