This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2000
Page
2
Gov George Pataki signed a measure making New York the first state to require self extinguishing cigarettes. By 2003 all cigarettes sold must go out if the smoker does not take a puff, to prevent fires and needless tragedies.
A senior U S official said Washington is seeking arrangements with Israel to ensure U S consultation before any arms sales abroad. The move follows pressure over Israel's cancelled Camp David Phalcon sale to China, a deal that would have boosted Beijing's airstrike capacity against Taiwan. The official noted the U S does not claim veto over sales not involving U S equipment.
Labor Department figures show 6,023 Americans died from injuries at work last year, down 32 from 1998, despite higher employment. The 1999 rate equals about 17 fatalities per day, the lowest since 1992. Construction had the most fatal injuries at 341. murders at work fell to 645.
In 1227 Genghis Khan died, shaping Mongol empires. In 1587 Virginia Dare born on Roanoke Island, North Carolina. In 1963 James Meredith graduates as the first Black student at the University of Mississippi. In 1991 Soviet hard-liners attempt a coup against Mikhail S. Gorbachev while he rests in Crimea. the coup collapses after three days.
The column lists birthday ages for Robert Redford 63 actress Shelley Winters 80 former first lady Rosalynn Carter 73 film director Roman Polanski 67 comedian Martin Mull 57 and actors Patrick Swayze 48 Christian Slater 31 and Edward Norton 31. W Robert Redford
Physicians now recognize osteoporosis as a common condition and drug makers push awareness. On Saturday a feature will showcase support groups and resources for those affected.
Viacom gains control of wrestling from WWF allowing Raw and Live Wire to move to TNN this fall. The shift targets younger viewers while preserving TNN's rural South base, though USA remains top with Walker reruns and new series.
Garth Brooks shelved plans to open his 20 acre Blue Rose Estate to the public after about 100 Goodlettsville residents voiced traffic concerns at a Wednesday meeting. Councilwoman Bettye Balthrop said the plan is unlikely to proceed without a zoning change and Brooks and his wife did not attend.
Karen, mother of four, was expelled from the Big Brother house after a viewer vote. She reunites with her children in Columbus, Indiana, amid on‑air scenes with her husband Tom. The show’s fate, including a half‑million prize, remains to be decided as seven houseguests stay.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.