07 Jun 1997
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1997
Page
1
A fire Friday collapsed part of a Chinese food container factory, sending thick smoke over Chelsea Massachusetts. Firefighters contained the blaze, with no immediate reports of injuries. The incident prompted evacuations and drawn emergency response as investigators began.
The Journal-World will publish weekly contact details for Kansas representatives. E mail addresses, along with postal addresses and telephone numbers, will appear each Saturday in the listing on page 7B.
San Francisco resident Segal, 48, who uses marijuana to ease AIDS drug side effects, ridicules the idea that cannabis causes crime while noting many stoners lounge about. The quote appears on Page 2A.
The Journal World announces its edition can be viewed online at the official website ljworld com providing digital access to current news and features.
Washington AP reports May unemployment at 4.8 percent, lowest since November 1973, as Wall Street rallies with the Dow up 130.49 to 7,435.78. Economists note broad job access yet uneven benefits amid calls for wage and training improvements.
Lawrence city and Rural Water Districts 4 and 5 will meet at the Douglas County Courthouse on June 18 to discuss a new water treatment contract and the districts ability to sell more meters. City and county officials seek growth controls before lifting meter limits amid long waiting lists and rising rural demand.
In Denver AP coverage, Timothy McVeigh’s attorney pleaded to spare his life in the penalty phase, presenting McVeigh in uniform and portraying him as a soldier disturbed by government actions at Waco. The defense argued for room to explore why the Oklahoma City bomber acted as he did.
President Clinton delivered a personal graduation sendoff for Chelsea Clinton at Sidwell Friends School. He recalled her childhood moments while addressing Chelsea and her 121 classmates, and Chelsea announced she will attend Stanford University.
The FW Olin Foundation pledges 200 million dollars to establish Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Needham near Boston. The first class may start in 2001, with about 50 to 100 students and eventual enrollment around 800. The school aims to be tuition free, emphasize broad science, and blend engineering with communications and business. The foundation may buy 60 to 80 acres from Babson College and share facilities.
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