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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1994
Page
1
The Jayhawk basketball team paused for autographs at Allen Fieldhouse ahead of final exams, greeting fans and leaving a note of team spirit.
A woman jailed for refusing to answer juror screening questions argues that what she does or how much she’s paid is her business, not that of trial lawyers. SEE STORY PAGE 5A.
The Environmental Protection Agency enforces stricter controls on gas powered garden tools as part of a pollution crackdown see story page 3A. Israelis clear out of Gaza Israelis carted out every portable fone arm headquarters in Gaza and emptied the city's central jail today see story page 6A.
Fragmentary notes mention firearm policy and a name Michael Andre, with references to golf and a deer hunting context. The readable bits suggest political debate on weapon bans and related coverage on page 3A. The text is incomplete and sports and hunting terms appear alongside policy mentions.
Michael Fay an 18 year old American high school senior was lashed four times with a rattan cane at Queenstown Prison ending a four month sentence for spray painting cars. The government had reduced six strokes to four and Fay was expected to be freed June 21.
Washington AP A federal panel says six hour days and 180 day years should be phased out for more time and better use of time. The National Education Commission on Time and Learning urges longer school days and years, more focus on core subjects, and greater teacher time for planning. It cites U.S. students lag behind international peers in core subjects and notes regulations hinder changing schedules. The GAO cites state rules as a barrier to extending time. The commission calls for overhauling time use in education and asks readers to vote in a related question.
Lawrence theater managers weigh taste against health concerns as Dickinson Theaters refuse to switch from coconut oil, while canola oil gains traction at Liberty Hall. A CSPI study warns of heart risks from popcorn fat, sparking pamphlets and shopper debate.
Lawrence City Commission streamlines ideas into five goals for 1996 through 1997. Downtown parking along New Hampshire Street and East Lawrence sewer work are paired with a one cent sales tax for parks and recreation. Major steps include widening North Second Street to improve truck access and flood drainage, with related capital funding planned.
Lawrence officials adopted a five year plan, aimed at sustaining downtown viability, implementing Horizon 2020 economic development, promoting youth employment, connecting downtown with North Lawrence, and improving East Lawrence infrastructure. The plan also funds parks, recreation, health care, and property tax relief through the one cent sales tax.
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