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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1994
Page
1
U.S. and Japanese trade officials spent 15 months negotiating to expand access for U.S. products. They faced tough issues and aimed to finalize on Friday, with coverage continuing on page 2A.
A former U S drug agent labeled Colombia a corrupt narco democracy drawing denials from the State Department, Colombian officials, and former president Cesar Gaviria. The disputed claims surfaced Friday with page 6A carrying the full report.
Government announces new rules on mammograms asserting improved reliability and safety starting today. SEE STORY ON PAGE 10D.
Prosecutor Mike Reardon labels Derek Clouse as undeserving after his conviction for murdering his mother to enable his father to claim a life insurance payout. The remark appears on Page 3A.
Defense Secretary Perry warned of a turbulent weekend in Haiti as violence rages in Port-au-Prince. More than 20,000 U.S. troops are on the ground with 2,000 Haitians looting warehouses near clashes ahead of a pro democracy march. U.S. forces protect peaceful demonstrations in Cap-Haitien and Jeremie.
Douglas County commissioners plan to award a $283000 energy conservation program to cut utility costs at the 18 year old Judicial and Law Enforcement Center. The project aims to trim monthly bills from about $11000 and recoup the investment in roughly 5 1/2 years amid rising electricity costs versus natural gas.
President Clinton and Congress enacted all 13 annual spending bills before the Oct. 1 start of fiscal 1995. The final measure funded the District of Columbia government at 712 million dollars, ending weeks of Senate fights over amendments and signaling a rare budget discipline achievement.
Lawrence resident Bob Allison faced a Thanksgiving Day 1992 fireplace fire after opening dampers too wide. A train-like roar signaled the blaze as the flue ignited. The cracked flue lining cost about $1,000 to rebuild. Creosote buildup caused the risk he warns others to prevent.
The 1994 HEAT'S ON program will have 45 low income and elderly residents served by about 28 technicians who will inspect and repair furnaces and boilers and install smoke alarms. Local social service agencies will identify participants with a deadline Wednesday, and Ballard Center can provide information at 842-0729. Since 1992 Lawrence fires linked to heating appliances have caused $213,180 in damage across 38 incidents, with 12 fires started by fireplaces and 26 by other heating units. Fire Marshal Rich Barr notes open flame risks from gas furnaces, wood stoves, and fireplaces when not maintained, while chimney sweep owner Allen Clough warns creosote buildup can ignite if fireplaces aren’t cleaned and inspected annually.
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