05 Dec 1998
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1998
Page
1
Thousands are expected to gather for the sixth annual Old Fashioned Christmas Parade in downtown Lawrence with about 100 horse drawn vehicles traveling down Massachusetts Street starting at 11 a.m. The event, tied to the Eldridge Hotel celebration, promises festive scenes as warm weather favors attendance.
White House signaled Clinton might pay a fine as part of a censure deal to avert impeachment while lawyers push the House Judiciary Committee to delay votes for an extensive defense. The Clinton camp warns impeachment articles are likely to pass the committee and possibly the full House, signaling growing alarm ahead of a final showdown.
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.4 percent in November, nearly matching the 28-year low from last spring. Strong hiring by department stores and restaurants offset layoffs at factories, with service industries and construction posting solid gains. Economists say consumer shoppers may benefit from ample jobs and income for the holiday season.
A federal judge ruled Russell E. Weston Jr. mentally incompetent to assist in his defense after a government psychiatrist said he suffers from a mental disease or defect. Johnson, who evaluated Weston, recommended indefinite hospitalization without trial. Prosecutors may appeal and must decide on pursuing federal murder charges.
Autopsy finds Martin Gurule drowned after escaping Texas death row on Thanksgiving. A gunshot wound to the back was ruled superficial. Gurule, the first to break out of Texas death row since 1934, was found in a creek near the Ellis Unit after authorities pursued him and accomplices.
Six drivers reported deer-related crashes in Douglas County from Thursday evening to early Friday with no injuries. Deputies responded to a separate deer-vehicle incident near Clinton Lake, while officials warn that mating season increases deer on roads. Total property damage cited includes a 1999 Crown Victoria and a damaged 1997 sheriff’s vehicle.
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