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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1998
Page
1
An unreadable fragment mentions a slain Capitol officer and a blue line concept tied to police, with references to Huffy in Celina Ohio and a plant closure. The text is incomplete and unclear.
U.S. GDP rose at a 1.4 percent annual rate in the April June period, down from 5.5 percent earlier, as GM strikes and a weaker trade balance trimmed growth. Consumer spending stayed robust, but exports fell while imports rose as Asian competition and currency devaluations hit U.S. goods.
President Clinton said he will answer prosecutors questions openly and truthfully about Monica Lewinsky. New details show his Aug. 17 testimony may be watched live by the grand jury via closed circuit TV while prosecutors receive questions. An anonymous legal source notes the plan, while Starr takes unpaid leave.
The article notes a transition in mail delivery with a lone sturdy box on Missouri Avenue described as roomy yet lonely while neighbors receive door boxes. It highlights the Postal Service moving toward group mail boxes in new developments as part of a broader change.
Heavy shelling along the 250 mile Line of Control kills civilians and soldiers on both sides. U S envoy Richard Celeste warns accidental use of nuclear weapons could occur due to weak command systems. Peace talks collapse in Colombo as India and Pakistan trade sharp accusations.
North Carolina begins a new Driver's License program tying under 18 licensing to school performance. The law requires students to maintain sufficient academic progress, with 70 percent course pass rate for high school students and equivalent standards for home or private school students. A driving certificate will be needed to obtain or retain a license.
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