12 Feb 1997
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1997
Page
1
Douglas County Sheriff Loren Anderson testified Tuesday against a proposed law that would permit Kansans to carry concealed weapons. The sheriff urged lawmakers to reject the measure, citing public safety concerns and potential risks. Page 1B coverage notes the wider debate and reactions from supporters and opponents.
Space shuttle Discovery and its crew blasted into orbit Tuesday to service the Hubble Space Telescope. The mission marks a crucial step in protecting the telescope’s continuing operation and upgrading its capabilities as engineers monitor systems from the ground.
State Sen. Eric Johnson says he removed the New York state flag from Georgia’s Capitol in retaliation after New York took down Georgia’s flag. The Journal- World page 6A notes the online edition at jworld.com.
In a closed Capitol meeting President Clinton and congressional leaders outline a five point bipartisan agenda focusing on balancing the budget and areas from tax cuts to city welfare work. They plan working groups to reach early compromises while acknowledging differing priorities on education juvenile crime and welfare reform.
Lawrence school board member Kerry Altenbernd accuses fellow directors of violating the Kansas Open Meetings Act by discussing the Kaw Valley School property's sale in executive sessions. The 1991 attorney general opinion restricts such talks to open meetings, though acquisition discussions may occur in private.
Madonna failed to secure an acting nomination for Evita as the film did not gain a best picture nod. The English Patient led with 12 nominations, while independent films claimed four of the five best picture slots. The list included Ralph Fiennes Kristin Scott Thomas Juliette Binoche and Harvey Weinstein praised the era of indie, while Madonna, despite confidence, did not receive an Oscar nomination.
The federal government pledged 1.5 billion dollars to help states build computer systems to track deadbeat parents. Sixteen years later only about a dozen states have operating systems. Most funds went to computer firms, state workers, and consultants in the last two years, with audits and documents highlighting extensive contracting and oversight roles.
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