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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1998
Page
22
The first of four editorials examines Union Pacific's takeover of Southern Pacific and a year of rail delays that disrupted harvests, caused crashes, and sparked lawsuits. Regulators and critics differ on progress as UP touts improvements and opponents warn of ongoing safety and market concerns reaching into the economy.
The article traces Union Pacific's 135 year history from the 1860s Pacific Railroad Act to the 1996 merger with Southern Pacific and the resulting traffic backlog costs. It notes regulatory action by the Surface Transportation Board, calls for more competition in the Gulf Coast, and UP’s efforts to upgrade track and hire workers to recover from delays. It mentions executives and places like Houston, the Gulf Coast, and Fort Worth.
Doomsday fears over the Year 2000 computer problem drive individuals like Peter Huss to stockpile supplies and prepare remote shelter. While experts say alarms are exaggerated, some Silicon Valley workers plan cash withdrawals and self reliance as Widespread disruptions are feared in power, telecoms, finance, and urban life.
The 27th annual Lawrence sidewalk sale kicks off early Thursday and runs through the night. Downtown Lawrence Inc. sponsor Marcia McFarlane says the event draws shoulder-to-shoulder crowds despite the heat and big national retailers.
Lawrence hosts a sunup to sundown sidewalk sale now after night crowds and parking frenzies. Downtown innovation draws shoppers with a carnival vibe featuring entertainment food and crafts. Local merchants credit the event and its founders who helped start it over 30 years ago in the 1960s.
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