28 Feb 1994
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1994
Page
1
Lorena Bobbitt was ordered released from a Manassas mental hospital five weeks after her insanity acquittal for cutting off her husband’s penis. Judge Herman A. Whisenant Jr ordered continuing therapy and progress updates, citing a psychiatric report that she poses no threat.
An Air Algerie Boeing 727 with 130 aboard was forced to land in Albacete Spain. After three hours the hijackers released 12 hostages eight women two men and two children unharmed. The flight ran Oran to Annaba before the hijacking across the Mediterranean. Authorities said the hijackers sought political援 assistance for three people aboard.
National and world news updates available by calling J W Access at 865 5000. For national news enter 6705 and for world news enter 6700.
The Associated Press reports overnight weather extremes across the United States with Lake Havasu City Arizona recording a high of 81 degrees and Thermal California, while Watertown New York registered an overnight low of minus 18 degrees.
Sunday forecast in Lawrence shows a high of 38 and a low of 17 with an overnight 32. Records note 1972 82 and 1960 8, no precipitation today, year-to-date 1.28 inches. Clinton Lake at 37 with level 875.52, Perry Lake at 38 with level 891.48. both near normal. Road reports by Kansas Patrol and Turnpike Authority. call Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 category 6799 for updates. Moon phases list last half March 4, new March 12, first half March 20, full March 27.
In New York City needle exchange sites activists argue programs curb HIV spread among over 200,000 intravenous drug users while opponents question federal funding. The piece profiles users like Jack and Dan, doctors, and officials from Boulder and UCSF, highlighting evidence and policy tensions.
The U S Postal Service and McDonald’s sponsor a national stamp design contest for ages 8 to 13. Four winning designs will appear on nearly 200 million stamps in 1995, with finalists named from each state and Washington, D C. Entries must be received by April 30, and winners earn savings bonds and a trip to Washington.
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