22 May 1997
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1997
Page
1
Mattel introduced a new Barbie friend, an 11 1/2 inch strawberry blonde in a hot pink wheelchair. The company says the doll aims to break barriers for kids and others with disabilities and marks a step toward inclusivity. See story page 8E.
President Clinton condemns heroin glorification in a fashion industry feature shown on page 4A. The piece contrasts beauty with decay, urging awareness that drug use harms life and death rather than art.
The Journal World announces online viewing of its editions at ljworld com offering digital access to articles and features for readers seeking current news and archived content.
Denver AP report says prosecutors rested their case against Timothy McVeigh after 18 days and 137 witnesses. A survivor’s tearful account and a slide show of rubble marked the final day as death certificates and dental records confirmed victims. Jurors were sent home and McVeigh’s defense begins presenting witnesses.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital plans to employ Drs. Rodney Barnes Steven Bruner and Phillip Godwin after LMH trustees held an executive session. The trio will move to Lawrence Family Practice Center in west Lawrence while Columbia/HCA negotiates to buy the practice. Bruner Barnes and Godwin founded the practice 20 years ago.
LMH officials announced the hospital employee of the year and appointed a committee to monitor legal compliance. The move aims to recognize staff excellence and strengthen oversight across hospital operations. The details appear on page 3A and page 6B in the LMH edition.
Melissa Raglin twelve is barred from catching on a Babe Ruth League coed team for not wearing a jock strap and protective cap. Umpires and officials say all catchers must wear a cup, a rule the girl argues does not apply to girls. The dispute has sparked community debate and NOW involvement.
Brad Tate ends a 24 year reign as Lawrence High School Chesty Lion principal when he retires, saying the school needs change. He plans to move to a Kansas City area high school in fall 1998 after a Europe trip with family. Graduation at KU Memorial Stadium looms as a sad but pivotal moment.
Universal City AP reports The Lost World Jurassic Park opens tonight and could set Memorial Day weekend records. Industry analysts debate if the film will gross 60 million, 70 million or 80 million, while star Jeff Goldblum cautions about uncertain demand.
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