14 Aug 1997
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1997
Page
1
Prodded by Labor Secretary Alexis Herman, the Teamsters and United Parcel Service agreed Wednesday to resume discussions as the union strike against the package delivery giant passed its 10th day. See story page 2A.
A team of stunt bicycle riders wowed a crowd of cycling enthusiasts with daring maneuvers during a Wednesday performance. The show showcased balance and acrobatics as riders executed precise feats before spectators.
A white newcomer Mary Thompson of Elk Creek Virginia is named as a suspect in a brutal murder of a Black man. The report highlights racial tensions and community response as authorities pursue details. Other factors include local reactions and ongoing investigation updates from Page 8A.
Federal authorities have tripled health care fraud prosecutions since 1992 as the Justice Department reports a surge in investigations. From 1992 to 1996 FBI probes rose from 657 to 2200 and prosecutions from 83 to 246 with convictions up from 90 to 307. Janet Reno says tougher enforcement targets health-care scammers. See Health care, page 3A
Washington report notes massive corporate investment in computers and high tech yet productivity per hour rose only 0.6 percent in the spring quarter. Greenspan cites potential long term gains, but official statistics miss broader productivity boosts, leaving economists puzzled amid low inflation and low unemployment.
Money magazine names California Institute of Technology the nation's best college buy for the second year in a row citing low student to teacher ratio, high per student spending, and a large share of Nobel Prize winning faculty. Rice rises to No 2. New College falls from No 1 to sixth. Florida debuts at No 10.
Washington AP reports doctors and nutrition experts call for universal rise in calcium consumption. The Institute of Medicine recommends 1,000 to 1,300 milligrams daily, noting most adults fall short especially women. Skim milk provides about 300 milligrams per cup, with dairy as the primary calcium source, though fat concerns deter some.
Lawrence administrators decided on a five dollar parking fee for students at Lawrence High School and Free State High School after a Journal-World report highlighted discrepancies. Superintendent Al Azinger noted a 35 permit-fee limit from a 1989 policy and said any increase would require a board vote.
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