Drugs in Lawrence Hidden Evidence Room Spotlight Drug Scene
A basement evidence room at 111 E. 11th houses drugs and seized items, revealing Lawrence’s hidden drug problem. Authorities describe marijuana cocaine crack and hashish among the materials, symbolizing an underground scene, with local officials noting pockets of activity and ongoing enforcement efforts.
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Douglas County Law Enforcement Center
E. 11Th
Douglas County
Loren Anderson
Lawrence
Rick Trapp
Washington, D.C
Kansas City
Anderson
Drugs in Lawrence series opens in Journal World
The Journal World begins a four part series based on over 100 hours of interviews with law enforcement officials and users. It reports drugs and alcohol influence in juvenile court cases and crime, with Judge Mike Malone estimating up to 90 percent of violent offenders linked to substance use.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Ric Anderson
Jean Shepherd
Mike Malone
Douglas County Community Corrections Program
Bush
From kingpin to prison Gibler recalls drug tale
Greg Gibler, 33, now jailed at SRDC after Douglas County District Court convicted him of possessing cocaine with intent to sell. He describes an eight year drug career, debt to crime, and a failed bid to quit, weighing the urge to return home against a life behind bars. He details Miami cocaine supply, a Lawrence arrival, and aims to restart with his family after release.
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Greg Gibler
SRDC
Douglas County District Court
Gibler
Lawrence
Mr. Big
Journal-World
Kansas City International
Miami
Cyclones beat Iowa State to end regular season 96 63
The Kansas Jayhawks improved to 28 3 and tied Oklahoma for second in the Big Eight by defeating Iowa State 96 63 in the final regular season game. Also noted were mixed reactions in Israel to a U S plan on Palestinian talks and a humorous quote from hotel manager Merv Ching during a Hawaii strike.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Iowa State
Merv Ching
Hawaii
Trade talks end in vow of goodwill
President Bush and Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu wrapped two days of desert talks at Rancho Mirage with no breakthrough on trade but with mutual pledges to persevere. Kaifu vowed to tackle the causes of the U S deficit. Bush praised their personal warmth and friendship.
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Rancho Mirage
Calif
Bush
Toshiki Kaifu
Kaifu
United States
Soviets vie to hang on to offices
Voters across Russia and the Soviet heartland will decide today whether to oust local Communist leaders. Pro democracy groups and reformists challenge party bosses using promises, pork, and ballot irregularities. Over 146 million eligible to vote for republic parliaments and soviet councils, polls 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. First results expected Monday. Party leaders, including Politburo members, face a daunting three republic challenge.
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Moscow
Russia
Ukraine
Byelorussia
Pacific
Soviet Far East
Philippine troops move to quell revolt in Tuguegarao
Troops loyal to suspended Gov. Rodolfo Aguinaldo surrounded the Delfino Hotel in Tuguegarao trapping a Cabinet member and taking a general captive after a dawn operation to crush a rebellion aimed at ousting President Aquino. One man was killed in clashes nearby as flights were halted and the airport controlled by Aguinaldo supporters.
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Manila
Philippines
Corazon Aquino
Rodolfo Aguinaldo
Delfino
Tuguegarao
Miguel Fontanilla
Aguinaldo
DZRH
Tunnel found under DMZ in Korea raises North invasion fears
U S and South Korean engineers uncovered a tunnel dug by North Korea beneath the Demilitarized Zone, the fourth such tunnel in the border area. The site Punchbowl, 100 miles northeast of Seoul, yielded railroad ties and dynamite while workers drilled through granite from a recently dug intercepting tunnel. A black painted slogan urged reunification as water ran north, suggesting a deliberate man-made passage.
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Demilitarized Zone
Korea
U.S
North Korea
Punchbowl
Seoul
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