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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 2000
Page
1
A charitable organization plans an elaborate Christmas Eve lighting ceremony in honor of a Lawrence boy battling lung cancer. The piece notes holiday giving plans and the impact of cold on Salvation Army bell ringers.
Israeli peacemaker Shimon Peres is turned away from a bid to lead the country. The decision narrows the field for the prime ministership as pressures mount over the government’s direction.
Kansas University law student Pete Hunter, a Republican and second-year candidate against incumbent Troy Findley, allegedly organized election eve voter suppression calls that angered Douglas County Democrats. Findley won 5,819 to 2,430. Hunter did not respond to multiple messages.
The clock tightens for last minute shoppers as Express Mail costs surge. The Mail Box manager Chris Taylor notes many still seek options while Lawrence postmaster Bill Reynolds warns late shipments incur higher fees. Charlotte Wilkinson says she will pay extra for on time delivery, with Express Mail starting at 15 dollars for a 2 pound package and rising by weight. next day services from FedEx and UPS start around 16.50 for letters and 25 dollars for 2 pound packages.
Washington AP report notes safety push after drugs laced with warnings. FDA to require at a glance highlights, recent warning updates, dosing, bold problem report number, and patient counseling section to curb wrong patient prescriptions and reduce hospitalizations or deaths from adverse drug events.
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