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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1995
Page
1
Security forces clash as authorities mount a high alert after a bombing during France's summer tourist season. The article notes the renewed threat following Paris bombings nine years earlier. SEE STORY PAGE 4A.
Howard Koch, Oscar winner for Casablanca screenplay and writer of the War of the Worlds radio broadcast that spurred Martian invasion fears, died Thursday at a hospital after a pneumonia illness. He was 93.
Nelson Mandela reportedly begins divorce proceedings against Winnie in a decision described as painful and driven by his prolonged life struggle. The report notes Mandela’s longstanding regret over prioritizing personal conflict over family.
Arkansas Governor Jim Guy Tucker and Whitewater partners James B. McDougal and Susan McDougal were indicted on 21 counts including fraud and conspiracy over loans from Madison Guaranty S&L. Tucker denied wrongdoing saying he had violated no law and would not resign. The charges carry prison terms up to five years per count and fines up to 250,000. four counts involve a loan from former judge David Hale.
The Energy Department reports 435 Cold War era human radiation experiments from the 1940s to the 1970s, involving about 16,000 people. Officials defend it as largely justifiable to pursue medical breakthroughs, while acknowledging a dark side.
The United States shifts warships and military supplies toward the Persian Gulf to deter possible action by Saddam Hussein. Officials stress no alert has been issued. about 20,000 U.S. troops are already in the region as Baghdad and Washington trade accusations and warnings.
Freshman Billy Marshall from Salina, a fifth generation KU student, received the torch during Traditions Night at Memorial Stadium. Chancellor Hemenway welcomed about 2,000 students as James Carothers traced KU roots including the beanie and paddle era.
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