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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1998
Page
3
A ruptured gasoline pipeline near Jesse Nigeria unleashed a fire that killed more than 500 people. Reported deaths likely include young men and boys among villagers who gathered free fuel from a flammable lake created when thieves damaged the line.
Denver based court orders Timothy McVeigh's defense team Robert Nigh and Richard Burr to pay 12600 dollars for exceeding the page limit in their appeal of his conviction and death sentence. The lawyers say they had no choice but to file a lengthy appeal.
The Health and Human Services Department announced increases in 1999 for Medicare beneficiaries. Part B premiums rise to 45.50 monthly, hospital deductibles up slightly, and co-payments for long stays and nursing home care increase. Part A premiums change with years of payroll tax history, while some beneficiaries pay none.
Washington lawmakers edge toward final passage of a $500 billion spending measure after a week of bargaining. Officials says the 4000 page bill includes extending tariffs and Medicare home health care provisions while most members and aides admit they do not know its full contents. Only a few copies were available and none for the public. An unnamed source hinted late additions exist.
Paula Jones pursues reinstatement of her sexual harassment suit against President Clinton as an appeals panel in St Paul weighs whether to revive the case. Judges probe potential settlement incentives while Lewinsky fallout and impeachment talks loom.
Two white men in Chicago pleaded guilty to reduced battery charges after a 1997 attack on Lenard Clark a 13 year old black boy. Victor Jasas 18 and Michael Kwidzinski 21 received probation and community service. Frank Caruso Jr. 19 was convicted of aggravated battery and a hate crime and sentenced to eight years.
Washington Post outlines how Vice President Al Gore’s travel costs are split among taxpayers, campaigns, and PACs. It details a Boston and New Hampshire trip with events at Logan Airport, Tierney, Menino, Dukakis, Harshbarger, and Shaheen campaigns, plus a personal meal.
A Hamas linked attack at Beersheba’s central bus stop injured 64, including soldiers en route to an army base. The assailant hurled two grenades before being tackled. security talks with Palestinians were suspended by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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