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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1996

Page

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Father Faces Murder Trial in Daughter's Death

Several years after the charred corpse of an infant was found in the Arizona desert, James Meegan goes on trial for the murder of his daughter Francine. See story page 44.

Arizona Desert James Meegan Francine

Rainy Day Weather Outlook and School Discipline Note

Rainy conditions with a 30 percent thunderstorm chance this morning and afternoon and a high of 95. Tonight, possible rain and a low of 73. Article cites Ramona Davis of Nelson Elementary School in New Orleans noting discipline referrals often go to the office with no action and students return to class.

Ramona Davis Nelson New Orleans

End of Atlanta Olympics Celebrates Centennial Games

Thousands of athletes, fans and officials filled the Olympic Stadium in Atlanta to mark the 100th Summer Games closing after 271 events and 16 days of sport. Juan Antonio Samaranch hailed the event as most exceptional and urged youth to meet in Sydney in 2000 amid somber memories of the bombing and Munich tragedy.

Atlanta Olympic Stadium Australia Sydney Juan Antonio Samaranch International Olympic Committee Samaranch Olympic Park Munich

New Wheaties faces unveiled for Atlanta Olympics

General Mills announced five Wheaties boxes featuring top Olympians and the entire U S women's gymnastics team. The seven gymnasts Tom Dolan Michael Johnson Amy Van Dyken Dan O'Brien Kerri Strug Shannon Miller Dominique Dawes Dominique Moceanu Amanda Borden Amy Chow Jayde Phelps appear on a single box and four others, to hit store shelves in about a week.

Atlanta Michael Johnson Dan O’brien Amy van Dyken Tom Dolan Kerri Strug Shannon Miller Dominique Dawes Dominique Moceanu Amanda Borden Amy Chow Jayde Phelps U.S General Mills Wheaties Bruce Jenner Mary Lou Retton

Sidewalk surfers rally for city skate park demo

An outdoor skateboarding event at Sixth and Vermont drew at least 250 people including skaters, parents, and observers. Let It Ride provided ramps for a temporary course at Burcham Park as pro skaters like Daewon Song wowed the crowd and promoted the city park project.

MTV Calen Giguere Sixth Vermont Let It Ride Burcham Park Justin Nicholson Benjamin Tuttle Song Pomona Lee’s Summit C.B. Allen Allen Ryan Bennett Mark Sheets Lee Lawrence Lenexa Adam Brauer

Convention fight brews over GOP abortion stand

AAP survey shows anti abortion forces hold the upper hand as platform committee meetings begin in San Diego. Ralph Reed's Christian Coalition plans a war room while the GOP Coalition for Choice opens a San Diego office to lobby members.

Washington Platform Committee Associated Press San Diego Gary Bauer The Family Research Council Christian Coalition Ralph Reed Coalition Republican Coalition For Choice

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