31 Aug 1995
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1995
Page
1
A dilapidated Guinness Book of World Records museum is closing its doors and selling its odd exhibit inventory. On Wednesday patrons could view the items and have first crack at purchasing the quirky artifacts.
Former teen pop idol Shaun Cassidy pursues a tougher public persona with the new television drama American Gothic. The star shifts from upbeat music to a grittier screen presence as the show debuts.
Gary Bauer of the Family Research Council remarks that government censorship contrasts with parental input in local school policy. The comment accompanies a Page 8E report on attempts to ban books in public schools, framing the issue as democracy in action with citizens guiding education.
Western forces launch NATO air and artillery strikes around Sarajevo, aiming to force Serb concessions in the Bosnia conflict. Serbian leaders push back, while U.N. and Bosnian Serb sources report damage to air defenses and depots. Milosevic and Izetbegovic signal talks continue amid warnings of more attacks.
Washington negotiates the fate of 55 mph urban limits and 65 mph rural raises amid studies forecasting more deaths and injuries if states gain full control. The Senate has voted to abolish national standards, facing opposition from Clinton administration and safety advocates.
Time Warner and Turner Broadcasting confirm talks on an $8.5 billion stock swap merging Turner's CNN and Headline News with Time Warner's publishing music and film units. Ted Turner would become a vice chairman in a larger company. deal hinges on Telecommunications Inc. approval.
In 1993 Kansas saw 428 traffic fatalities. About 26 percent were speed related and 35 percent were alcohol related. The data highlight ongoing safety concerns including driver behavior and enforcement implications.
Kansas Senator Sandy Praeger and Rep. Tom Sloan criticize a Republican only push to overturn Lawrence’s sexual orientation protections. The organizers, led by Jonathan Kincaid, aim to trigger a public vote with 2,852 valid signatures. Praeger argues the issue should be open and nonpartisan.
Kansas University Chancellor Robert Hemenway condemned proposed cuts to student loans and grants during a KU town hall in the Kansas Union Ballroom. He urged students to oppose cuts, calling it unfair to those under 24 and unable to pay for college, and warned against balancing the university budget on students’ backs. He noted federal spending control should not neglect student access and emphasized the need for high quality education funded with public support.
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