Amusement Ride Risks Seen As Low Despite Dramatic Images
At the Fowlerville Fair in Michigan residents note rare injuries despite frightening rides. Data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission show tens of thousands injured nationwide and 49 fatalities from 1987 to 1999. Officials credit rider behavior and active inspections, with Michigan praised for its program.
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Mary Wiltse
Wiltie
Fowlerville Fair
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
New Hampshire
Michigan
Adventure Amusement Park
Muskegon
Cedar Fair LP
Chaos Rides
Sandusky
Ohio
Shakopee
Minn
Chance Rides Inc
Chaos
U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission
Commission
Inspec
Tor Lewis Merz
Wayne Pierce
Maryland
Florida
Pierce
Texas
Minnesota
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Ken Giles
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Donnie Reid
Wade Shows Inc
Wade
Reid
Heat relief scarce as heat death investigated in Lawrence
Officials probe whether heat caused the death of an elderly Lawrence man after his body was found in a home on Tomlinson Street. Police said may be natural causes. identity withheld pending relatives notified. Power outages affect others, including a pregnant woman who lost electricity due to an unpaid-bill dispute. Power later restored after a call to the state commission. Community groups seek hot-weather relief with new water access and shelter openings as heat dangers rise.
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Lawrence
Tmlinois Street
Mike Pattrick
Journal-World
KPL
Kansas Corporation Commission
K’ann Wilson
Wilson
Mark Schreiber
KPT
Schreiber
W. 10Th
Maine
St. John
Lawrence Coalition For Homeless Concerns
Sharilyn Wells
Project Acceptance
Tami Clark
Staff writer Mike Belt contributed to this story
A note credits staff writer Mike Belt as a contributor to the story, alongside other reporters. The line confirms Belt’s involvement in preparing the article. No additional details are provided.
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Mike Belt
Parking dispute looms over senior center at aquatic center
Seniors petition to reserve part of the parking lot near the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center sparking complaints from families with children and swimmers who rely on nearby spaces. Local residents report heavy demand before 4 p.m., and bank officials note they must balance customer needs with prime lot use during summer.
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Commerce
Lila Swanner
Topeka
Mary Ann Johnson
Lawrence
Barbara Kessler
Karrick
Kathleen
Kessler
Free State
Wildgen
Douglas County Bank
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical
Sandra Studley
Kim Wittman
Park Service urged to expand role as nation’s history educator
A National Park Service report calls for expanding the agency into a major educational system with emphasis on teaching history. It cites college students’ historical illiteracy, deteriorating sites, and the need to include marine life, diversity, and Native American history. Cost estimates reach 2.7 billion over five years for preservation and protection efforts.
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Washington
National Park Service
The
Park Service
Ulysses Grant
Yorktown
George Washington
National Park System Advisory Board
Duke University
John Hope Franklin
Thomas Kiernan
National Parks Conservation Assn
Bush
Interior
Gale Norton
Fran Mainella
National Geographic Society
Jesse Jackson Jr
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