Senate backs Clinton on Haiti crisis response
The Senate refused to limit President Clinton's power to deploy troops to Haiti as politicians condemned the Aristide overthrow. A kidnapped lawmaker and 15 soldiers from the 82nd Medical Company head to Fort Campbell en route to Somalia. In Los Angeles, Damian Williams was acquitted of attempted murder in the Reginald Denny beating case, triggering strong public reaction.
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Gilmore Shot By Teencager Prompts Why a Gun Is Needed
Shayne Gilmore, 18, reflects on the 16-year-old who shot him last week, saying he would ask why a gun was necessary as the incident has ruined many things for him. The quote appears on Page 4A.
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Park LSD bust nets 1207 doses near Lawrence High
Uniformed officer Sean Brown seized 1,207 LSD hits from two men aged 27 and 21 in Veterans Park near Lawrence High School at about 4 45 pm. One man carried 1 197 hits and $1 904 cash, the other 10 hits. police value the haul at $6 035. Assistant District Attorney Rick Trapp calls it among the largest LSD seizures. Authorities probe possible LHS connections.
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Douglas County weighs citizen committee on gun control
At the first public forum on gun control in Douglas County, residents indicated willingness to serve on a citizens committee to study guns in schools and home safety. Commissioners took no action but promised another hearing, calling the debate constructive. The Kansas State Rifle Association urged proactive, constructive involvement.
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Law on guns limits sale of handguns in city
The city defines a handgun as a firearm with a barrel under 12 inches designed for one handed firing. Lawrence gun dealers may not sell handguns to those under 21. State code permits sales to individuals 18 or older.
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Journal-World announces Living section Going Out guide
The Journal-World promotes its new Living section with a Going Out guide and a calendar of entertainment. Section D highlights local entertainment and nightlife, television listings, the Ann Landers column, horoscopes, and bridge. The Recreation and Leisure page moves to Friday and Home and Family leads Saturday Living. New columnists Jim Hoagland and Cal Thomas appear on 9B.
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Sports scoreboard moves to back of Sports section
The Journal-World announces layout changes with the sports scoreboard now at the back of the Sports section. It will carry television sports information and a local sports calendar. Real estate transfers move to Friday real estate pages. Hospital report On the Record appear on 4A Sundays and 2B other days. The Access poll and Sound Off shift to page 2B daily except Sunday, when on 4A.
Shoplifters Steal Goods Plague Wood Oil Co Manager
The Wood Oil Co manager at 920 N Second notes shoplifting and petty theft as routine business risks. A boy pockets a 50 cent beef jerky, a motorist drives off after fueling three dollars, and six bags of ice vanish last Saturday. She calls it persistent trouble.
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