01 Oct 1993
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1993
Page
1
A devastating quake in southwestern India leaves more than 20 000 dead and 10 000 injured. Rescuers face monsoon rain and blocked roads as aftershocks raise panic. Officials warn of epidemics from contaminated water while cremations and widespread destruction unfold across multiple villages.
The 4.3 cent per gallon federal gas tax increase began today raising the tax to 18.3 cents per gallon and expected to raise 23 billion dollars as part of Clinton's deficit plan. Stations varied in raising prices with motorists split on the move yet acknowledging its role in reducing the deficit.
On a bar porch three men discuss identity across generations. Wade, 24, shirtless in red shorts, mocks the era while Zippy, 31, owner of Love Garden Sounds, and Neil, 41, author of Wade’s life, debate boomer versus Gen X meaning. The scene riffs on Clinton era power shifts and the 13th Gen thesis.
After four months of detours, four lanes of traffic reopen at North Second Street where a large hole was filled. Public Works Director George Williams says the 36 inch pipe now carries storm water by gravity to the Kansas River and repaving should finish by late next week.
KU earns top public and overall ranks as Money and U.S. News list Kansas as a strong value. U.S. News places KU 27th public and 56th overall, down slightly from 1992. Money names KU 15th best value, up from 17th last year, citing in state tuition and other factors.
Hard-line lawmakers today refused to back an agreement designed to ease the standoff around parliament. They declined to lay down their guns first as President Boris Yeltsin demanded, keeping tensions high.
Kansas City public terminals at Kansas City International Airport Downtown and Richards-Gebaur are now smoke free after a Thursday announcement and immediate effect. Violations could bring arrest and fines though officials will use gentle persuasion first.
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