In Emporia, Lorna Anderson Eldridge was sentenced to up to 18 years in prison for criminal solicitation to commit first-degree murder in the case of her husband’s death. “We were terribly disappointed,” said her father. “I was hoping the judge would show a little mercy.”

Coastal residents from South Carolina to Maryland were preparing for Hurricane Gloria, which was being billed as one of the century’s most powerful hurricanes. The storm was forecast to bring near-130 mph winds and coastal flooding of up to 12 feet over normal tides.

Maggie Del Campo, a Mexico City resident who was visiting Lawrence, finally received word from her husband that their home had survived the two earthquakes that had recently devastated Mexico City. Ms. Del Campo and her 3-year-old daughter were in Lawrence visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Del Campo, who owned La Tropicana Cafe.

The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission voted 8-1 to recommend against a “unilateral annexation” of the Western Hills area, setting off a loud round of applause from an overflow crowd attending the meeting. However, city commissioners were to have the final say on the item.