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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1996
Page
3
Jim Blaes refused Coast Guard attempts to board his boat after a daylong standoff. He argued mandatory safety inspections would violate his rights and demanded to be left alone. The Coast Guard halted action and referred the case to the Justice Department.
An 86-year-old World War II veteran bypassed detectors and shot a veterans affairs official in a downtown Pittsburgh federal building. Leonard Peters pulled a handmade gun from his pants after disagreement over overpayments of VA benefits. He was subdued by staff until police arrived.
Radio talk show host Mike Siegel faced suspension until further notice for broadcasting unfounded rumors alleging Mayor Norm Rice had an affair with a male aide. The long‑circulating claim, tied to newsletters by a fired city worker, was investigated by the city’s two daily papers, which found no substantiation.
A 10,000 acre Pike National Forest fire near Buffalo Creek Colorado, possibly started by teenagers on a campout, saw slowed spread as temperatures cooled and humidity rose. About 700 firefighters with air support fought the blaze, containment rising to 60 percent with full containment hoped for by the next day.
A Washington Post report describes a new genetic blood test that may identify men at higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer by signaling how prostate cells respond to testosterone. If confirmed, it could complement PSA screening and help explain racial disparities in incidence between black and white men.
Washington AP reporting that portable device batteries from phones tools laptops and camcorders can be dropped off at retailers. The Portable Rechargeable Battery Assn unveiled a $6 million education and recycling campaign funded by new federal law requiring universal labels informing consumers that nickel cadmium batteries are recyclable. Call 1-800-8-BATTERY for questions.
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