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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1993
Page
1
Stephen Russell of Baldwin, a Lone Star 4-H member, prepares his market lamb for tonight's competition as protests arise nearby. Taylor Green, visiting Lawrence from Bellevue, Washington, rides a carnival ride during the Douglas County Free Fair, which runs through Saturday.
An armed man invaded the Topeka federal building during a sentencing, shooting two court officers and injuring at least three others. A security officer was killed. The suspect, Gary McKnight, 37, of Meriden, Kansas, was among several have been involved as shots were fired on the building’s fourth floor. Evacuations and high security followed as investigators believed rifles and bombs were present.
A self described research journalist linked to Unsolved Mysteries amplified rumors of Satanic cults and drug rings tied to missing teen Randy Leach. Dawn Weston, the detective on the case, reportedly went into hiding. her husband cites safety worries. A Linwood press conference by Terry Martin sparked questions over his identity and ties to the show. Sheriff says no arrest warrant exists for him.
Beginning today companies with more than 50 employees must grant up to 12 weeks unpaid leave for birth adoption or foster parenting, serious illness, or personal health. In Lawrence 95 percent of firms have under 50 workers, with worries about broader reach if the law expands.
NFL Hall of Famer Gale Sayers said Florida State victory in the Kickoff Classic Rug could severely hurt the Kansas football program and threaten a losing season for the Jayhawks.
A weather notice indicates evening thunderstorms will clear tonight with a low around 59. Friday will be sunny with a high near 79. Page 2A.
Hundreds of volunteers crowded Prairie Du Rocher Illinois to reinforce the levee against the Mississippi River floodwaters as the Senate approved a 5.8 billion dollar flood relief bill on Wednesday.
Rodney King comments on the two year sentences given to the officers involved in his beating. He notes difficulty in proving credibility against police and questions belief of witnesses. A reader quote appears on Page 2A.
A gift of 79 photographs to Lawrence residents provides a window into Hiratsuka Japan, Lawrence sister city. The Lawrence Sister Cities Advisory Board received the collection from Hideo Suzuki, director of Hiratsuka Photographic League, with details in Snapshots on page 6.
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