10 Aug 1997
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1997
Page
1
A hundred years after aspirin’s mass production a new era opens in Lawrence as Free State High School welcomes students on opening day. The city ends its era as a one high school town with the new school integrating into the district.
Darryl Nitke, publisher of a New York City cigar site, notes growing confiscations of Cuban stories in the United States. He cites flavor and intrigue as drivers of interest, reflecting ongoing tensions over Cuban cigars and related trade policies.
Downtown Lawrence faces a shift as more people linger in public spaces, with April a homelessness figure describing life as sad and without happy endings. A business owner notes discomfort among customers as bars thrive and homeless youths occupy benches, sell crafts, or beg for change. The scene draws both sympathy and unease, signaling ongoing social tensions downtown.
The 1st Battalion 127th Field Artillery from Ottawa with a Lawrence branch becomes the first National Guard battalion to receive the M109A6 Paladin self propelled howitzer. Eighteen units valued at 1.2 million dollars each plus 18 support vehicles at 800 thousand dollars will be staged at Fort Riley for training. Bragging rights and a major modernization push hinge on the Paladin's speed and range as Army and Reserve personnel tout its capabilities.
Washington AP The Teamsters and United Parcel Service ended federal mediation after six days of disrupted deliveries signaling a protracted clash. Teamsters President Ron Carey said talks were useless and urged readiness for a long strike backed by 185000 members. UPS CEO James Kelly said decisions await, including possible replacement workers, as both sides prepare for intensified dispute nationwide.
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