05 Jul 1998
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1998
Page
1
Backers and opponents of a merger between NEA and AFT spoke for the children yet focused on union power as delegates debated the 2.4 million NEA and 950,000 AFT membership. NEA votes today, AFT later this month.
In heavy rain a Honda crossed the Interstate 81 median near Buchanan, Virginia, and hit a tractor trailer hauling diesel fuel. All six occupants of the car perished along with the truck driver. The Honda disintegrated and debris covered the highway as the vehicle attempted to pass another car and skidded.
Fireworks exploded on the ground during a July Fourth display in Harvey Cedars causing injuries to four people including a severely hurt firefighter. Three workers were hospitalized and two fleeing workers jumped into Barnegat Bay. About 3,000 spectators were unharmed. Investigators pursue cause.
In Portadown Northern Ireland police and soldiers guarded a Catholic enclave as Orangemen threaten to march Garvaghy Road despite a ban. Barricades of barbed wire and a 3 mile trench echo the fraught peace as Loyalists vow to press through Drumcree Church, heightening fears of renewed violence.
Washington AP. After setting low expectations for his nine day visit Clinton returned home on Independence Day satisfied that U S China relations are on firmer footing though powerful forces within the communist government resist change. Analysts caution against overstating results, noting the visit produced mainly atmospheric gains and no major breakthroughs.
On July fourth celebrations span cookouts parades and citizenship ceremonies. In New York Nathan’s hot dog contest crowned Hirofumi Nakajima, known as The Tokyo Terror, who ate 19 dogs in 12 minutes while Brooklyn’s Charles Hardy placed second with 17. Bells rang in Philadelphia Pearl Harbor Washington and Boston as 1200 residents swore in as U S citizens at Chene Park Detroit. Tensions over fire hazards led to scaled back displays from Florida to New Mexico.
On Armstrongs July Fourth birthday the Louis Armstrong Education Foundation announced a $1 million gift to bring jazz to students in grades four through eight using discs and workbooks. The program will be piloted in five cities next year with a 2000 curriculum release. Wynton Marsalis called the gift historic and monumental.
Highlights on Buscemi recalling on set perils while filming an action role and Schwarzenegger leasing Schatzi on Main to Charly Temmel in Venice California. Loretta Lynn mourns her husband and Michael Jackson plans a Motown rooted week of video charity and business talks with Don Barden. Baywatch casting tips note implants encouraged but cellulite risks.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.