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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 2000
Page
2
The Lundberg Survey finds national gasoline averages at $1.62 per gallon including taxes, barely down from two weeks prior. Analysts say prices likely won’t fall to 1999 levels soon, though Clinton’s move may have a psychological effect. crude trades above $34 a barrel.
A 16 year old known as comrade pleaded guilty to breaking into NASA and Defense Threat Reduction Agency systems that monitor nuclear, chemical and biological threats. He receives six months at a juvenile detention center and will be Internet restricted to school use. He expressed regret, saying the act was for fun and not worth jail.
Two Powerball tickets matched all six numbers to share a $28.7 million jackpot. Tickets were sold in Indiana and Missouri. The prize grows to about $10 million for Wednesday. Kansas Cash drawing had no Saturday winner. prize estimated at $400,000, with today’s drawing around $450,000. Lottery numbers appear below.
Key events include the first Congress proposing 12 amendments later becoming the Bill of Rights in 1789, the 1690 launch and end of Publick Occurrences as an early American newspaper, the 1957 Little Rock nine integrating Central High escorted to class, and the 1981 swearing in of Sandra Day OConnor as the first female Supreme Court justice.
The day's celebrity birthdays list Catherine Zeta Jones at 31 and Michael Douglas at 56. Barbara Walters is 69, Cheryl Tiegs 53, Mark Hamill 49, Christopher Reeve 48, Heather Locklear 39, and Will Smith 32. Catherine Zeta-Jones notes included.
The Lawrence school board plans fall liaison visits to schools. Each member is assigned three schools and must attend at least two events per school yearly to exchange information with staff parents and teachers.
Michael Richards discusses leaving Seinfeld behind to headline NBCs The Michael Richards Show debuting Oct 24 with Vic Nardozza, a befuddled detective. He reflects on career choices, past earnings, and mixed pilot reception while aiming to balance Kramer instincts with a fresh, character driven approach.
Former NFL star O J Simpson has purchased a renovated five bedroom home on nearly two acres in South Florida with a large pool and brick fireplace. The price was not confirmed. Simpson's Los Angeles home was previously sold after a civil verdict holding him liable for 1995 murders. He expects Florida protection for his assets under local law. The report notes his $20,000 NFL pension and his comment on providing stability for his children.
The weekend's top earners include Urban Legends Final Cut with 8.8 million in its debut and a The Exorcist re release at 8.5 million on 664 screens. Almost Famous, Bring It On, and The Watcher followed as the rest of the top five. The 12 film slate grossed about 48.1 million, still below the previous year.
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