12 May 1998
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1998
Page
1
The FAA ordered the oldest 737s grounded until emergency inspections are finished. Of 47 planes checked by Monday morning, about half paused due to wire abrasion and electrical sparking in the tubes. Travelers faced only minimal disruption. See story page 2A.
A new structure rises below the Southwestern Bell communications tower as the contractor aims to keep details of the project discreet until its story unfolds on page 1B.
Youth caffeine intake rises as teens flock to coffee shops with lax ID checks in Lawrence. Matt Smith recalls starting coffee in kindergarten and notes coffee culture draws underage socializing. Observers warn widespread caffeine exposure among youths amid aggressive marketing of caffeinated beverages.
The Postal Rate Commission approved a one cent increase to 33 cents for first class stamps with postcards staying at 20 cents. The change, effective date to be set by the Postal Service board meeting in June, aims to raise rates while delaying international adjustments and keeping certain card prices unchanged.
Attorney General Janet Reno on Monday asked for an outside prosecutor to examine allegations that Labor Secretary Alexis M. Herman took part in an influence peddling scheme during the Clinton White House years. A preliminary inquiry found some corroboration but no clear evidence of Herman's involvement, prompting a weeklong Justice Department debate before the request to the three judge panel.
India reveals three underground nuclear blasts 330 miles southwest of New Delhi led by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Officials say a fission device a low yield device and a thermonuclear device were tested with magnitude near 5.2 per Swiss measurements. Pakistan condemns the move and vows defenses. The United States expresses disappointment without immediate sanctions or aid bans.
CuHicnco SBC plans a $57 billion deal to acquire Ameritech, seeking a nationwide local phone company. Consumer groups urge regulators to block the megamerger, arguing it would create a monopoly and fail to lower rates or improve service.
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