24 Mar 1994
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1994
Page
1
A gas pipeline explosion in New Jersey ignited a fierce blaze destroying eight apartments and injuring nine after debris from a collision of two military planes overhead. The incident prompted officials to direct readers to see story on page 3A for full details.
At Thompson Boling Arena KU fans and visiting supporters filled the practice scene for the NCAA Tournament setup. Norma Power 67 of Topeka admired the atmosphere while Jacque Vaughn wore mismatched sneakers. About 2,000 people attended practice for KU Marquette Duke and Purdue as fans debated who will advance.
If KU loses tonight the team plane will return to Forbes Field in Topeka around 1 15 p m with arrival at Allen Fieldhouse at 2 p m Doors open at 1 p m If KU survives Purdue to play Saturday in the Southeast Regional title game the charter is expected to arrive at Forbes about 10 15 p m Saturday The team bus would reach the fieldhouse about 11 p m Doors open at 10 p m Tonight's game will start about 9 p m and be televised on channels 5 and 13
Plans for a 156,500 square foot Target Supercenter with a 37,000 square foot grocery store and additional services win unanimous approval from the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission. The Nieder Acres site between 31st and 33rd streets will also include a bank, pharmacy, photo studio and cafe. The project advances after 18 months of planning, with officials noting traffic, landscaping and lighting considerations addressed.
President Salinas urged calm after Luis Donaldo Colosio was shot at a campaign rally in Tijuana and died hours later. One 23-year-old mechanic was named a suspect as authorities narrowed the case. no replacement candidate yet, with Camacho Solis considering but not running. Mexico declared a national day of mourning and banks and schools closed.
President Clinton prepares to report to the nation from the East Room at 6 30 p m CST on his legislative agenda with Whitewater dominating the questions from reporters ABC CBS NBC and CNN will carry the live briefing.
Lawrence bankers react to the Federal Reserve and major banks raising the prime lending rate from 6.00 to 6.25 percent. The move signals higher borrowing costs for mortgages and loans, with investors seeing CD gains while borrowers face pricier financing for marginal projects. Banks like Norwest, Citibank, Chemical, Chase, Banc One, and First Interstate cited delayed moves until nationwide acceptance.
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