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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1996

Page

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Netanyahu wins tight Israel election with hard line on security

Benjamin Netanyahu secured a razor thin victory over Shimon Peres with 50.4 percent to 49.5 percent as he prayed at the Western Wall. He pledged security priority, a slower peace process, and broader authority for troops to pursue terrorists. The Palestinian leadership urged adherence to previous agreements and renewed talks, while the United States and others prepared for policy differences with the new Israeli government.

Jerusalem Benjamin Netanyahu Aram Netanyahu Shimon Peres United States Peres Israel

Timothy Leary Dies At Home Of Cancer In California

Timothy Leary Harvard psychologist famed for advocating mind altering drugs and challenging the status quo, labeled by President Nixon as the most dangerous man in America, died early Friday at his home after a cancer battle. Page 2A.

Timothy Leary Harvard Nixon America

Notable mayor cites education claims in marijuana case

Cooperhill Tennessee Mayor Janelle Kimsey says she was growing marijuana plants on her back porch for educational purposes. The statement appears in a fragmented page 6A report.

Waj Ui Cooperhill Tenn Janelle Kimsey Juana

FBI moves rescue vehicles near Freemen ranch stand off

The FBI said three emergency rescue vehicles and a helicopter were moved to a staging area near the Montana Freemen wheat farm 35 miles from Jordan as negotiations broke down in the 2 month long standoff. Officials emphasized a peaceful resolution but prepared to use force if needed.

Montana Freeman Ranch Jordan FBI Freemen Bureau Washington, D.C Egoia County Fairgrounds

Should Fox cancel America’s Most Wanted

Fox faces pressure as ratings fall and rivals push programming against its flagship show. A Fox spokesperson notes the program helped locate 423 fugitives and 17 missing children, while Kathy Swanda cites viewer and law enforcement outrage after cancellation rumors.

Fox Kathy Swanda Swanca

Ottawa suspect Watts hangs himself in jail

Richard O Watts 48 of 628 Cleveland in Ottawa was found hanged in a Franklin County Jail restroom at 11 15 am while awaiting trial for the April murder of his wife Colleen Margarett Watts 56. He was pronounced dead at Ransom Memorial Hospital at 12 14 pm. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation was called to probe the death. Watts had been bound over for trial on a first degree murder charge after the April shooting at the couple’s home. He had been awaiting a medical evaluation at Larned State Hospital. the case had been delayed to July pending results. He previously worked as a security guard and had a prior mental health treatment in 1965. Neither attorney could be reached.

Ottawa Franklin County Richard O. Watts Cleveland Watts Ransom Memorial Hospital Kansas Bureau of Investigation Larned State Hospital John Wilcox Colleen Margarett Watts Richard Watts Osawatomie State Hosital Franklin County District Wendell Barker John Cole

California judge proposes 60 day Chrysler delivery ban

A California administrative law judge proposed barring Chrysler from delivering new cars to California dealers for 60 days as punishment for allegedly reselling 116 lemons. The DMV asked for reconsideration due to possible unintended economic impact on consumers, government entities and dealers.

Sacramento Caleb Chrysler California State Department of Motor Vehicles Keith Levy Levy DMV Chrrysler No. 3

Chrysler faces suit over lemon branded vehicles to dealers

A judge weighs a case accusing Chrysler of selling cars returned by owners for major repairs. The company repaired the vehicles but did not disclose to new buyers that the cars had been branded a lemon, potentially delaying delivery of new units to dealers for 60 days.

Chrysler

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