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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1996
Page
1
A CNN Time poll taken within 24 hours shows 54 percent approving Doles resignation to focus on the presidential race, yet 77 percent say the move wont affect their vote. Clinton leads Dole 56 to 34 percent among registered voters, a 22 point margin.
Alicia Machado of Venezuela won the Miss Universe 1996 pageant held Friday night, among 78 contestants worldwide. She succeeds Chelsi Smith, the 22 year old Miss USA from Deer Park Texas, and Ali Landry of Breaux Bridge Louisiana was among the 10 finalists.
FBI found 26 items including scrap metal, pipes and tools beneath Theodore Kaczynski’s mountain cabin in a search conducted last Saturday. Earlier searches at his 10-by-12 foot shack yielded bombs and detonators linked to the Unabomber crimes.
President Clinton signed Megan's Law requiring informing neighbors when sex offenders move in The measure named after Megan Kanka a New Jersey girl who was killed was supported by her parents and other victims families The bill passed the House earlier this month and was sponsored by Rep Dick Zimmer The signing event included Megan Kankas parents and other families who have suffered similar losses The law aims to provide parents with information on predators in their communities
The US trade deficit rose to 8.92 billion dollars in March as imports reached an all time high while exports slipped 0.8 percent to 68.8 billion. Analysts warned of growing deficits and a string of weak figures in coming months, despite the administration calling March an aberration.
Cuba begins taxing self employed workers for the first time in decades as the government shifts to tap hidden cash, curb inequality, and tighten control. May Day comments by Fidel Castro warn against excess wealth, while markets and state pay remain central to earnings.
ValuJet will reduce daily flights from about 320 to 160 while undergoing maintenance checks and FAA scrutiny. It named retired Gen. James Davis as safety czar to lead a senior- expert review. FAA inspectors began daily plant checks as investigations into the DC-9 crash and prior safety concerns continue.
Bruce Willis, a New Jersey native who attended Montclair State University from 1974 to 1977, received a doctor of letters degree and joked about his qualification. He hopes for a break in entertainment and asked the crowd for good luck.
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