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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 2000
Page
1
Ex president Gerald Ford aged 87 shows better status in Philadelphia hospital as swelling and pain in his tongue recede after removal of an abscess. Doctors caution on exact discharge date while noting a rare actinomycosis infection and recovery from a minor stroke at the Republican National Convention.
United Airlines canceled 80 flights at O Hare on Sunday after previously canceling more than 120 due to pilot shortages. A spokesman blamed pilots refuting overtime since their contract expired in April and noted crews had already worked weekly hours to cover weather-related cancellations earlier in the week. The weekend disruptions affected flights nationwide.
Negotiations continued through the night as 87,200 Verizon workers from two unions walked off Sunday, affecting 12 Eastern states. Verizon warned of possible repair and installation delays while managers were recalled. CWA and IBEW reps reported progress on working conditions and cross-territory work transfers as talks extend into morning.
The world's largest evangelical conference wrapped with a prerecorded message from Rev. Billy Graham who urged lighting a fire of commitment to spread the Gospel. Participants from 209 nations heard a conservative Amsterdam Declaration asserting Jesus as the only savior and the Bible as God’s truth while pledging to plant churches in 253 untouched ethnic groups.
About 5,000 demonstrators marched in San Juan amid a long running dispute over U S military drills on Vieques. They accuse the Navy of endangering residents and delaying economic growth while the Navy denounces the protests as a political smear.
Martin Short laments lack of audience on canceled talk show while insisting he could still perform. Michelle Pfeiffer reflects on Fear of what Lies Beneath. Desmond Tutu accepts International Freedom Conductor Award in Covington. Melanie Griffith touts One World Networks and web control for celeb image. Marvin Isley reaches settlement over Isley estate. Katie Couric previews televised wedding segment for Today show. Birthday notes for BJ Thomas Bruce Dickinson David Duchovny Sydney Penny Charlize Theron.
Susan Roberts compiles a set of J W Wire Reports, distributing condensed dispatches from the news service. The compilation reflects brief itemized notes on events, updates, and notices as received from the wire service during the reporting period.
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