09 May 1994
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1994
Page
1
George Peppard, famed for Breakfast at Tiffanys and The A Team, has died of pneumonia at age 65. The longtime star and friend of Audrey Hepburn passed away in his home after a brief illness, leaving a broad career spanning stage screen and television.
A physics professor claims the Earth's ozone layer could be saved by delivering electrical charges into the atmosphere via helium balloons to neutralize damaging chlorine atoms. The story, noted as continued on page 8D.
Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers a Mother's Day message to college graduates. She contrasts idealized 1950s families with modern ones including test tube babies and surrogate mothers, urging inclusion and understanding. The remark appears on page 6A.
Celia Smith tied her first blue rib bon for best of show at Art in the Park in South Park where about 10,000 visitors viewed works by 72 artists. Winners included Ann Carter in two dimensional art and Jan Gaumnitz in two dimensional art, with Cathy Tisdale and Audrey Klopper also earning top honors.
Gene Shaughnessy, Lawrence chief building inspector, notes April saw 67 single family permits, matching March 1979 for the most in a month. Permit valuations totaled about $6.5 million of $15.2 million, with future years hinting at a slowdown as rates rose. Ron Durflinger cites first time buyers and empty-nesters driving demand.
Nelson Mandela was elected South Africa's first black president in a landmark multi racial transition. He addressed cheering crowds from City Hall balcony declaring a new era as parliament seated, the ANC winning over 62 percent. Chief Justice Corbett announced his election and Mandela prepared to be inaugurated. The scene featured Thabo Mbeki and de Klerk alongside, with national anthems and salutes marking the moment.
President Clinton defends a new policy offering Haitians a chance to seek asylum at sea while promising stepped up sanctions against Haiti's military rulers. The plan aims to address the crisis by balancing asylum rules with protection for those fearing their lives, amid warnings of potential refugee surges in Florida.
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