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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1992
Page
2
In Washington DC the city council unanimously authorized clean needle distribution at medical clinics for intravenous addicts awaiting treatment. participants will return used syringes. The July 1 start follows opposition from ministers and conservatives over moral concerns.
In Montgomery, federal judge Robert Warner rejected Matthew Stalter’s claim that ordering him to trim chest hair or wear a T shirt violated his free speech. Stalter argued the chest hair issue was protected. he also alleged retaliation with 25 night shifts after a grievance, leading to a 29 day suspension. The suit proceeds on appeal per his attorney Julian McPhillips. Fire Chief Wayne Grier welcomed the decision, saying only trimming was required.
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that cigarette companies may be sued under state personal-injury laws for misrepresenting smoking dangers. The decision allows suits despite federal labeling rules, giving momentum to the Cipollone family’s case, while limiting some claims and preserving room for advertising-related actions. Justices Scalia and Thomas dissented.
Israeli Labor leader Yitzhak Rabin vows to push for autonomy and self-government for Palestinians in the occupied territories under Camp David, while promising to curb settlement expansion and boost jobs for immigrants. Shamir hints at nearing end of political career as regional reactions vary.
A U.N. convoy bringing food and medicine reached Sarajevo after a night of shelling and fires. In Croatia’s Knin area, Croatian army mortars hit a Serb-held city, injuring two and wounding five, while Serb attacks on Slobodski Brod and Dobrinja threatened civilians.
The Douglas County forecast covers zones 1 2 4 and 15 with tonight's 40 percent chance of showers and Thursday's 40 percent chance as well. High around 80. Additional zones report 30 to 50 percent shower or thunderstorm chances with variable cloudiness and highs mainly in the 80s, plus winds shifting from southwest to north in places. Regional notes include Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma and Colorado forecasts with showers in some areas and highs in the 70s to 90s, alongside road conditions data from the Kansas Turnpike Authority.
A weather roundup from The Associated Press notes conditions across regions on Wednesday. Reports include temperature ranges, precipitation chances, and notable storm activity affecting several states and coastal areas.
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