18 Jul 1998
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1998
Page
1
After weeks of preparation on the ground a group of Lawrence teenagers flew in the sky as a reward for their Heartland Works program efforts. Kawika Dagul of on three days. Page 7A
Nationwide heat wave bakes the Southwest and Texas with 100 degree-plus heat extending across days. The extreme conditions blamed for at least 60 deaths and $1.5 billion in crop damage, while California’s Death Valley sees 129 degrees. Fort Bragg reports heat exhaustion among soldiers. tourists flock to Baker’s 118 degree thermometer attraction.
Federal prosecutors pressed to hear Secret Service officers testify in the Monica Lewinsky case as Chief Justice Rehnquist refused to stay a court order. Kenneth Starr said agents may have observed possible crimes while posted at the White House. The move marked the first grand jury testimony by Secret Service protectors.
Topeka physician George Tiller says he found a legal way to perform a late term abortion. Lawmakers and Gov. Bill Graves criticized the move as they tightened restrictions. Opponents urge action while supporters defend the procedure as within existing law. Graves’ campaign aide noted majority of Kansans oppose it.
U.S. trade deficit rose to a record 15.75 billion dollars in May, up 10.3 percent from April as Asia's currency crisis curbed America’s exports. Exports slid to the lowest in 15 months while farm goods demand fell to a four-year low, with steep declines to South Korea, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Advocates led by Citizens for Public Transportation report 4 280 signatures and plan to deliver petitions to Lawrence City Hall calling for a comprehensive citywide fixed route transit system. They seek funding for the project in next year’s $79.3 million city budget, with a public hearing soon after a DCAT on demand system proposal gained initial support.
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