11 Feb 1994
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1994
Page
1
A morning baring of tensions signals possible derailment of the first summit between President Clinton and Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa. Governments should use an estimated 122 million in tax revenues from illegal cigarette sales to minors to enforce laws against underage smoking, a researcher recommends. See story on page 7A.
A last day push closes ahead of a vote on Africa's first party registration drive. Political groups race to finalize eligibility rules and mobilize supporters before polling ends.
Florence Alabama police chief Rick Thompson remarks on fear during today’s incident, noting he has never felt fear in his 205 years of service, a statement that echoed on Page 7A of the local paper.
A 2:11 PM explosion at the Farmers Co op south elevator on Moodie Road caused extensive damage and flung a metal door 30 feet. Allen Hines, 43, suffered a fractured arm and was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Cromwell Construction workers escaped down exterior ladders. Cleanup may take 30 days.
The Kansas House approved a death penalty bill 70 to 55 and sent it to the Senate. Supporters had a comfortable margin, while opponents predicted a narrow approval. The measure would require two trials to determine guilt and then impose the death sentence if convicted.
A morning vote approved a bill making death by injection a possible penalty for certain murders including premeditated, unintentional killings during kidnapping or sexual violence, deaths of judges and officers, and inmate killings. Area lawmakers voting yes were Walker Hendrix and Joann Flower. voting no were Forrest Swall, Barbara Ballard, and Betty Jo Chariton.
The U S Olympic Committee argues that Olympic participation is a privilege not a right and asks Oregon court to dismiss Tonya Harding's 25 million lawsuit. Harding seeks damages and a court order to halt a USOC hearing in Norway that could ban her from the Games over the Jan 6 incident. A judge was to hear the request this afternoon as the USOC notes the burden of preparing 154 athletes for the Olympics.
The Lawrence school district faces growing illness related absences that drive substitute costs to about $1,475 daily in December and total roughly $455,850 budgeted for this year. Absences peak in December with 21.7 teachers lost per day, falling to 7.7 in January as illnesses ease.
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