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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1988
Page
1
Randy Wayne Leach, a 17-year-old Linwood youth, remains missing with no clear whereabouts since April 16. His Mustang, diploma, and art projects are at home, while posters circulate nationwide. Neighbors and family urge anyone with information to contact authorities anonymously.
U S and Japanese officials announced a pact to expand sales of American consumer products in Japan including sporting goods furniture and foods. The agreement aims to open shelves in department stores and help U S firms find customers while MITI and banks assist market access despite a historically large U S trade deficit with Japan. Initial gains are not expected to be dramatic as both sides plan to add about 20 products and monitor results.
About 100 attendees at Lecompton's Territorial Day heard Rob Daugherty of a Lawrence Indian dance group explain there is no rain dance. The Nighthawks performed a rain prayer song rather than a rain dance, while festival activities included softball, games, parade, music, and a late street dance. ABC News covered the event.
Washington reports the worst drought in half a century driving record sales of grain and soybeans from the Agriculture Department to traders and warehouses. Soybeans could be exhausted by July and wheat reserves may hit 147 million bushels by August if drought endures, with corn stocks also dropping rapidly. Analysts warn food prices could rise, as government stores have rarely been so depleted since 1949 and the 1975–77 period.
Senior Bush advisers see Bob Dole as the likely vice presidential pick for the Republican ticket. Kemp also appears as a possible alternative favored by some Southern chairs. Bush praises Dole privately and publicly as drought response and campaigning lift his profile.
Older farmers recall 1930s droughts while a new heat wave shrinks pastures. Ed Boehm of Olathe notes this year began dry earlier than 1934. NWS Topeka cites 1934 June to August rainfall at about 7.5 inches versus normal 12.9. In Lawrence, rain in the month barely reached .1 inch.
Jimmy Connors survived a scare from Derrick Rostagno in a Wimbledon fourth round duel, rallying for a 7 5 4 6 4 6 6 2 7 5 victory in a match that stretched four hours and two minutes.
A slight break in the heat brings today's forecasted high of about 94 degrees. Expect a warmer afternoon with lingering humidity and light winds. Local residents are advised to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during peak heat hours.
The Democratic Platform Committee rejected a Jackson campaign demand for higher taxes on the wealthy and a Pentagon spending freeze as it moved toward adopting a platform tailored to Michael Dukakis.
A cited line from Lee Atwater expresses opposition to tax-increase appeals in the Bush campaign. The remark reflects campaign rhetoric, emphasizing voter tax resistance as a political strategy during the period.
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