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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1996
Page
1
Harris poll of 1,008 adults June 6-11 shows Clinton leading Dole 49 to 31 percent if election held today. In May Clinton led 53-28. Three way race Clinton 45, Dole 27, Perot 12 with Dole’s margin shrinking by four points. Only 37 percent view Dole as excellent or good. 57 percent say only fair or poor.
The Energy Department forecast gasoline prices could fall by up to ten cents a gallon in coming weeks due to a mix of market factors. The 84 page report cited low inventories and rising demand while noting no ruling on oil company conduct.
A Garuda DC-10 aborts takeoff and crashes in Fukuoka Japan killing three and injuring 108. Witnesses say flames issued from an engine during the brief ascent as the jet veered off the runway and through a fence into a field. Survivors describe chaos as fire spread and rescuers fought the blaze.
The Federal Election Commission ruled that Ross Perot may receive about 30 million dollars in public funds if he runs for president. The panel deferred ruling on whether another Reform Party candidate would qualify, stating the question was hypothetical. Perot aides say the ruling would hinder recruiting alternative Reform candidates, while party officials push back against perceived partisan obstruction.
Allegheny County social workers will select five North Side families for an experimental program using electronic pendant devices that let a child alert hospitals and police if they are being abused. The system includes a base unit, a siren, and a dispatcher link, with funding up to 15000 dollars for every 25 devices from Allegheny General Hospital and private donors.
Arizona Governor Fife Symington was indicted on 23 counts including fraud and attempted extortion for false statements about his real estate ventures and for using his office to influence a $10 million loan. The two term Republican said prosecutors pursue an ever changing list of charges. He faces possible resignation if convicted and was summoned to appear in court July 10.
John Travolta walked off the Paris set of The Double amid a script dispute with director Roman Polanski. Liteoffer Ltd and Mandalay Entertainment sue, alleging undermining of Polanski’s authority and unauthorized rewrites. Travolta claims only a $17 million contract and screenplay rights existed. A smooth‑out meeting was planned, but he departed France beforehand.
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