Beat icon Burroughs dead at 83
William Burroughs, famed Beat writer of Naked Lunch, dies at 83 in New York. Tributes describe his fearless truthfulness and groundbreaking postmodern influence. Memorial services likely in Lawrence, with private funeral plans noted. Ginsberg and Kerouac influence cited. Born 1914 in St. Louis, he rose from modest roots to literary stardom.
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Lawrence
Burroughs
New York
William Burroughs
Boston
United States
Norman Mailer
America
Ginsberg
Jack Kerouac
Kerouac
Howl
Allen Ginsberg
Alan
Morris Dickstein
City University of New York
St. Louis
Burtroughs
Baker Pool Plan Stirs Baldwin Contention
The Baldwin community remains divided over Baker University’s 73 acre development plan including a public pool and athletic facilities. Officials say the pool would be city owned and used by both university and community. critics question Baker’s motives and influence in city affairs. Pearse urges further review while Lambert defends cooperation and aims for a first rate facility.
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Fuller
Baldwin
University
Pearse
Lambert
Baldwin county pool plan under review
Baldwin residents approved two pool related measures amid questions about votes. A November half cent sales tax funds the project and an April charter ordinance creates a public building commission to build and operate the pool. The city must choose renovation or new construction and a location before engineering starts. a new pool could open by Memorial Day 1999.
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Baker
University
Public Building Commission
Brian Wilcox
Freon replacement changes car cooling systems ahead
US autos post 1994 largely use R-134a, with some 1992 starts. Retrofit costs range from 150 to 300 dollars plus possible repairs, could exceed 1,500 if leaks or new compressors needed. EPA warns Freon supplies dwindling, but per expert forecasts, shortages may arrive later. mechanics report rising Freon prices and growing retrofit business as owners weigh keeping or replacing older AC systems.
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United States
Brezina
Aca
Mike Stambaugh
O'Reilly Auto Parts
EPA
Slimmer
Law
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Seabury
Academy
Judy and
Chris Patch
George and Gill Gurley
Bishop Seabury
Christopher
Neil Patch
Gill
George
Susan Gurley
Gillian
Bryan
Karen Collins
Sarah
Caitlin
Terrell
Jack Graham
Mason
Haley
Jack, Terrell, Mason and
Haley Graham
Bishop Seabury Academy
Bryan and
Caitlin Collins
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