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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1997
Page
2
President Reagan marked his 86th birthday in a private event at his Century City office. Brownie Troop 313 from Redondo Beach handed out cookies while a children's choir from San Fernando's Glen Oaks Primary Center performed.
RJ Reynolds faced a 500 foot rule violation after uncovering Joe Camel ads near schools. A fourth grade student alerted officials, prompting removal. Ads were 364 feet from classrooms at one school and 444 feet from another elementary school.
A plan to swap $380 million in cash or public property for a private redwood grove drew protests from environmentalists who want broader land protection. The proposal would transfer dozens of state and federal properties to Pacific Lumber Co while 7,500 acres mostly owned by Pacific Lumber become a public preserve, but critics seek the entire 60,000-acre forest to become a preserve.
Federal agents arrested a 15 year old in Tulsa on charges of using an explosive device and a firearm to damage a building at the Reproductive Services clinic. Police found grenades and other weapons at the suspect's home in nearby Bixby. No injuries reported.
The IRS will ask taxpayers receiving federal refunds to become organ donors as part of a 1996 health reform provision. About 70 million Americans may get an organ donor card along with their tax refund to boost transplant supply amid rising wait lists and improved medical advances. Senator Dick Durbin notes the idea originated from a 1990s inspiration and highlights donor growth versus rising transplant demand.
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