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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 2000
Page
1
Indiana dismissed Bobby Knight after a 29 year career that yielded three national titles and stirred ongoing controversy at the school. The report notes Knight’s volatile tenure and the strong reaction to his firing.
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe questions punishment of political opponents in a quotable remark about Ian Smith. The quote frames a broader debate on justice and leadership as the nation faces political tension and scrutiny.
A 4 year old Lawrence boy died from bacterial meningitis on Friday prompting widespread concern. KU Watkins Health Center Lawrence Memorial Hospital and the Lawrence Douglas County Health Department reported flood of calls and set up an after hours meningitis information line.
Health officials outline that meningitis symptoms mirror viral forms with fatigue fever headache nausea vomiting stiff neck or back irritability and sometimes rash. Bacterial meningitis requires antibiotics, while viral meningitis does not. Transmission occurs via droplets from the nose and throat, prompting guidance to contact Watkins Health Center at 864-9500, after hours at 864-8000, or Health Department 843-0721 for concerns.
State Senator Sandy Praeger of Lawrence endorses keeping Menninger Clinic in Kansas and supports a $100 million plan with KU Medical Center to build a brain research center in Kansas City. She warns that insurance coverage for mental illness must match that for physical illness before aiding Menninger, noting the link between the clinic's troubles and public payability.
Vienna ministers agreed to boost production by 800000 barrels a day to curb price surges and avert heating fuel shortages. The decision, taken after four hours of debate at an emergency session, follows a 3 million barrel daily rise this year as world demand climbs and inventories stay tight.
NBC's The West Wing dominates the Emmys with nine awards including best drama series. James Gandolfini wins best actor for The Sopranos while Michael J. Fox secures best actor in a comedy for Spin City. Will & Grace takes best comedy as Patricia Heaton shines for Everybody Loves Raymond.
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