24 Dec 1994
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1994
Page
1
High school principal Clarence Wilkinson allegedly hired a hitman to kill his ex wife for 12500 dollars. The hitman offered to kill Wilkinson for 15500 dollars. The ex wife backed out and all three were arrested, police said. See story on page 5A.
Heavy Israeli security surrounds Bethlehem and Manger Square as Palestinian residents grumble Friday ahead of what could be the largest Christmas crowd in years. Police and guards tighten access around the city known as Jesus birthplace, with commemorations expected to attract thousands.
Kyle Romano, who lost limbs to an early childhood disease, proclaims the ride the best Christmas ever after receiving a specially built bicycle from an engineering class. Page 2A
Congressman Bill Richardson said North Korea offered no timetable for releasing Chief Warrant Officer Bobby Hall after he and others pressed for his freedom. A Yonhap report claimed a Christmas release, but a Pentagon official dismissed it as unconfirmed and unlikely at the time.
Haskell Indian Nations University failed to submit a five‑day extension report to the Federal Highway Administration, outlining opposition to the eastern leg of the South Lawrence Trafficway. The delay delays a supplemental environmental review, as FHWA funds a new assessment and public hearings are planned.
Tonya Harding skated a Christmas routine before about 2000 spectators at a Portland mall. Despite her guilty plea in the Kerrigan assault case, she drew a crowd and balanced on one leg before giving candy canes to reporters and fans with holiday wishes.
Lawrence retailers expect a frantic Christmas Eve as shoppers flood stores. Industry leaders like Tom Cottin of Cottin's Coast to Coast Hardware and Joe Flannery of Weaver's Department Store note lively crowds and a year end rush. Jewelers and discount chains report steady to brisk traffic with fears of mayhem on a Saturday finale.
Natural Way reports lava lamps dominate sales with George Paley noting long waiting lists. Black and Decker’s snake light ad campaign drives interest, says Tom Cottin of Cottin's Coast to Coast Hardware, calling it a gimmick that’s capturing buyers.
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