31 Aug 1999
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1999
Page
1
A gunman opened fire at Robot ek auto parts store in Garden Grove killing two and wounding four others. Police said motive is unknown and it was unclear if victims were workers, customers, or bystanders. The attack began outside then continued inside at about 1 p.m. in Garden Grove, southeast of Los Angeles.
AT&T Corp. slashed long distance rates to 7 cents per minute for calls any time, sparking debate as consumer groups warn average users could pay more. A $5.95 monthly fee applies to Ener Tate signups. Sprint and MCI WorldCom offer similar favorable rates with monthly fees of $4.95 to $5.95 and varied daytime versus nighttime pricing. The FTC notes the typical residential user averages about 80 minutes monthly, limiting potential savings. In a separate auction, a 1834 silver dollar known as the Mona Lisa of coins sold for a record $4.14 million to an unidentified American buyer after a secret mission to the Far East.
Miss Lubbock Teen USA 1999 Roni Lowe quit Frenship High School and relinquished her crown after school officials investigated a lunchroom threat allegedly saying all cheerleaders would disappear. Monica Vasquez will serve as Miss Lubbock Teen USA 1999 and compete for Miss Texas Teen USA.
The Army questions keeping the 1981 Be all that you can be slogan as enlistments lag. Army Secretary Louis Caldera and Army Recruiting Command spokesman Doug Smith note the need to appeal to today’s 18 to 24 year olds while possibly preserving core messaging. Advertising experts say changing it is delicate given its strong identity and past success.
Arizona governor withdraws from the case after a court order for a 14 year old ward to obtain an abortion, dismayed by the state Supreme Court ruling allowing the girl to seek treatment in another state. Court majority clarifies limits on Arizona’s requested safeguards and affirms the teen’s federal rights, while abortion foes express disappointment.
Maya Angelou urged Duke University freshmen to give up lifelong prejudices as they learn to interact across gender and race. The speech marked her 10th consecutive year addressing Duke freshmen in Durham, North Carolina.
Susan Roberts compiles a selection of wire reports from various sources for publication. The column presents concise brief items on politics crime and local events with a neutral tone and standard attribution to wire sources. The compilation emphasizes timely updates and minimal commentary.
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