28 Feb 1989
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1989
Page
1
Air safety checks urged as authorities review aviation standards amid historic notes on a spy flight. A Yugoslav protest grows in public visibility, signaling mounting political tension while regional events unfold in the same brief page.
At the Supreme Court, arguments focus on a New York City rule requiring city supplied sound systems and technicians for Central Park concerts. Rock Against Racism argues the tech controls creativity and free expression, while the city says it prevents park noise from spilling outside quiet zones.
Oliver North trial halted when government censored memos by Contra courier Robert Owen were revealed in the Christie Institute case. North seeks dismissal, alleging prosecutorial misconduct for concealing that most Owen memos were already public. Judge Gesell delays jurors and schedules a hearing on classified material.
In Caracas and other cities, rioters looted stores after bus fare protests. Police report 25 killed in Caracas and over 1,000 arrested. Looting spread to seven cities with widespread property damage and fires as troops patrolled streets.
President Bush presses for John Tower confirmation amid Democratic doubt and a Republican defection threat. Senator Nancy Kassebaum remains undecided as the Armed Services vote looms and FBI report questions Tower’s conduct. George Mitchell and James Exon weigh positions while Senate leadership pushes for confirmation.
Zones 7 2 4 5 tonight cloudy with snow flurries and fog lows 15 southeast winds 10-20 mph Wednesday partly cloudy highs 40 south winds 15-25 mph Zones 3 6 tonight cloudy with snow flurries and fog lows 20 southeast winds 10-15 mph Wednesday partly cloudy highs 40 south winds 15-25 mph Zones 7 8 11 tonight partly cloudy lows 10-15 northeast winds under 10 mph Wednesday partly cloudy highs 40 southeast winds 10-20 mph Zones 9 12 tonight partly cloudy lows 15-20 northeast winds under 10 mph Wednesday partly cloudy highs 40 southeast winds 10-20 mph Zones 10 13 14 15 16 tonight partly cloudy lows 10-15 northeast winds under 10 mph pk partly cloudy highs 35 southeast winds 10-15 mph Zone 17 tonight partly cloudy lows 20 northeast winds under 10 mph Wednesday partly cloudy highs 40 southeast winds 10-15 mph Tonight partly cloudy low 17 east winds 6-12 mph Wednesday partly cloudy high 36 southeast winds 10-15 mph Wednesday night mostly clear low 24 southeast winds 4-8 mph Thursday increasing cloudiness high 44 south winds 6-10 mph Clinton Lake readings show 100 percent ice cover, lake level 873.93 feet, normal 875.5 feet, temperatures and notes include no precipitation and a notable record for the date.
Regional forecast notes partly cloudy conditions and cool highs across Missouri and Nebraska with temperatures in the 20s to 30s. Oklahoma mostly cloudy with light rain chances and mid-30s to mid-40s. Colorado East sees clearing and warmer highs in the upper 40s to 50s, mountain areas mixed with snow showers and cooler lower elevations. Road numbers listed for Kansas agencies.
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