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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1990
Page
1
Lawrence High School seniors reveal strong achievements and diverse traits. Four state championships in football volleyball girls tennis and girls swimming plus state appearances in baseball and track. Academic high notes include state Quiz Bowl and five National Merit Scholars.
Nine tornadoes ripped through central Kansas injuring four and derailing a freight train near Rushton as six twisters touched Wyoming Montana and South Dakota. A Denver and Rio Grande Western engine derailed 88 of 107 cars but crew escaped unharmed. Four oil field workers ride out a twister, one worker recounts dirt beating the crew. Rescue teams freed the four from a rolled car. See Nine tornadoes, page 11A.
Forecasters expect at least a chance of rain through Sunday with the National Weather Service extending the threat into Monday. A Kansas University Weather Service forecaster warns of possible rain and severe storms tonight. Saturday through Sunday may see highs near 40 degrees with rain overnight.
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a nonviable fetus is not a distinct entity and survivors cannot file a wrongful death action on its behalf. Brenda and Bennie Humes could not sue Dr. Dale Clinton for an abortion following IUD implantation, as the fetus could not live independently and liability policy should be set by the Legislature.
Congress approved a sprawling aid bill funding up to $4 billion in domestic programs and foreign assistance, including $720 million for Central American governments and Chamorro, with allocations for disaster relief, veteran benefits, and HUD grants amid Pentagon budget cuts. The measure finances a peace dividend while funding projects from a Salisbury tunnel to a Samoa ferry.
The Woodlands began a 77 day horse racing season on Thursday drawing 7,197 spectators and an opening-day handle of 707,983 dollars. The event marks the start of a lengthy schedule with strong attendance and wagering activity reported on its first day.
The forecast calls for a chance of rain Saturday and Sunday with highs near 80. Congressional investigators stated their tests did not support the Navy's conclusion that sabotage caused the explosion that killed 47 sailors aboard the USS Iowa. A radio news director recalls a deer crashing through a studio window after an announcer mentioned the word deer.
The Commerce Department reports the U S trade deficit fell to 26.4 billion for January through March the lowest quarterly imbalance in over six years Exports rose 4.7 percent to a record 96.04 billion while imports hit a record 122.4 billion driven by oil demand Personal income edged up 0.3 percent in April amid weak consumer spending Analysts call the figures encouraging with strong export levels despite oil surges.
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