19 Aug 1989
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1989
Page
1
Today's Journal-World presents the KU Edition a special 1989 package exploring Kansas University as it prepares for fall. The six section edition covers sports student life research the arts alumni affairs and a view of the university entering the 1990s. It highlights programs services personalities and notable projects shaping KU's mission and future.
Angie Baker of Lawrence Alex Goodpasture from Topeka and Camalla Allison of Leavenworth share their first year at Kansas University. They describe the transition from high school to college noting the challenges of independence time management and finances. They say college life demands discipline and social adjustment.
Kevin Bachman, an air traffic controller at Sioux City, recalls the United Airlines Flight 232 disaster in which 111 of 296 aboard died and 185 survived thanks to Haynes’s skill and ground rescue. He spoke after FAA tapes revealed his switch from pessimism to relief, and credits his team for performing their jobs under extreme pressure. Fed officials later awarded him a medal for outstanding performance as investigators work to determine the crash cause.
In Warsaw, the communist Central Committee discusses moves amid Solidarity pushing to head Poland in a coalition government. Mazowiecki is named as prime minister hopeful. Walesa meets Solidarity leadership in Gdansk as Sejm likely backs the pro Solidarity coalition to form a cabinet.
Washington officials unveil a broad plan to tighten regulation of generic drugs, increasing inspectors and possible fees to fund reviews. The effort follows months of disclosed gratuities and falsified information from applicants, though no unsafe generics found.
After nearly three months, Health Care Access Inc. volunteers plan to continue meeting medical needs in Lawrence. Center at 1700 Mass rents first floor for clinic, with Six months stay possible. about 23 physicians and several nurses, 16 dentists, and 12 pharmacists volunteer. Eligibility targets below 150 percent of poverty level. Patients apply via affiliated social service agencies including Ballard Community Center and Douglas County Senior Center.
Oil reserve Tom Gordon earned his 15th victory to lead the Royals past Seattle 3-1, narrowing the gap for first place in the American League West.
The government lowers its estimate by 40 percent for untapped and undiscovered U S oil resources. The revision reflects recent failures of drilling prospects in the West and offshore, signaling a slower potential for new oil inventories.
Lawrence man Ken Lassman an occupational therapy student at Kansas University Medical Center says a trip to Canada during early September with frost in the air provides relief from hay fever. Lassman reports a successful prior trip with a friend, while Dr Perry Levine notes ragweed pollen marks the season extending from mid August to first freeze.
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