08 Aug 1997
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1997
Page
1
Hundreds of thousands packed New York City's Central Park for a free Garth Brooks concert drawing estimates near 300,000 fans. The event was the park's first oversized free show since a 1993 Pavarotti appearance that drew about 250,000, with page SA providing coverage.
Laidlaw Transit Inc compiled the list of bus stops for the Lawrence school district. See pages 4B-5B for details on routes and pickup points.
Negotiators for the Teamsters and United Parcel Service returned to the bargaining table for the first time since a national strike disrupted deliveries. UPS says its last offer remains final, while the union demands more full-time jobs and a pension concession. Teamsters President Ron Carey warned against a smoke screen as talks extended beyond four hours.
Vice President Al Gore urged action for veterans in Kansas City addressing homelessness illness and Agent Orange health links. He cited more than 17 million in housing and job programs and pledged stronger efforts to account for missing soldiers as he visited the 18th and Vine district.
The FCC adopted a plan to cut international call rates by billions, setting benchmarks to ensure U.S. carriers pay less to foreign providers. It targets charges above actual costs, aiming for about 20 cents per minute within five years after the plan begins on New Year’s Day.
Bids for the Douglas County Jail exceed initial estimates, raising the project price to 21.86 million dollars, nearly doubling the 11 million figure voters were told in 1994. Construction can begin once bids are awarded, with anticipated opening in early 1999.
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